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RK55 WDS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,113 mi
Last recorded91,113 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 WDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 91,113 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 89,743 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 89,742 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 87,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake noisy

Pass 30 Nov 2022 86,837 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 85,823 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 83,855 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 31,384 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 79,255 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 78,831 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 77,856 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 76,687 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 73,262 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 67,441 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 64,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 60,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2010 57,390 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 54,434 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 39,855 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 39,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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RK55 WDS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 75,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK55 WDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK55 WDS registered?

RK55 WDS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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