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RK55 XOV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,971 mi
Last recorded118,971 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 XOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 118,971 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 115,931 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 110,976 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 105,650 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 101,161 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 95,324 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 95,267 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 92,353 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 85,782 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 77,654 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 74,707 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 65,102 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 65,102 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,480 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 53,417 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 48,740 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)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 48,740 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 Sep 2012 45,324 miles

centre stop lamp damaged.

h/lamp washers n/w.

Fail 31 Aug 2012 45,323 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

centre stop lamp damaged.

h/lamp washers n/w.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,616 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 33,051 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 9 Sep 2009 26,874 miles

Some wear on n/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,550 miles

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

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 XOV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XOV, 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 XOV registered?

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

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The MOT history for RK55 XOV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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