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RK55 XNB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,102 mi
Last recorded83,102 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 XNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 83,102 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Oct 2018 83,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (steel) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Oct 2017 80,648 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 80,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 74,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear lower arm has movement in the lower joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear lower arm has movement in lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 72,379 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 70,157 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,945 miles

Front number plate backig starting to come apart

Offside rear tyre perished but not showing cords

Rear number plate backing starting to come apart

Fail 8 Oct 2013 63,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front number plate backig starting to come apart

Offside rear tyre perished but not showing cords

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate backing starting to come apart

Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,620 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,934 miles

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

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 21 Sep 2010 60,171 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 60,171 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,137 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,662 miles

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 XNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XNB, 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 XNB registered?

RK55 XNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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