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RK55 XOW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,384 mi
Last recorded137,384 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 XOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 137,384 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 128,203 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 124,534 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2021 121,031 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 116,511 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2020 116,438 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hand brake lever has long travel (foot pedal

oil covered over gearbox area (underside of vehicle

slight corrosion to vehicle structure, suspension items and brake pipes- prescribed areas

tested in wet conditions

undertrays and sill covers fitted throughout

Pass 14 Aug 2019 111,238 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged lens masked with clear tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deep damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged & tape applied (4.3.1 (b) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

offside & nearside headlamp cleaning device not working

Fail 13 Aug 2019 111,238 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury damaged repeater lamp lens in mirror body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deep damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged & tape applied (4.3.1 (b) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

offside & nearside headlamp cleaning device not working

Pass 21 Aug 2018 107,218 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) insecure light unit lense broken insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak that drift towards exhaust manifold,and smoke coming inside the vehicle "DANGEROUS" (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 102,604 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to its outer wall but no cords clearly visible

Rear exhaust mounting corroded & deteriorated

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 15 Aug 2017 102,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to its outer wall but no cords clearly visible

Rear exhaust mounting corroded & deteriorated

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 30 Aug 2016 97,477 miles

Both front caster arms have slight movement at bushes

Both head light beam patterns are barely visible

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are heavily worn, lipped and corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear light unit cracked and damaged

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 89,939 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 82,310 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 75,629 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,450 miles

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

osf tyre - slightly worn shoulders - both sides.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 61,692 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,309 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,451 miles

upper stop lamp 3 lights not working

Pass 19 May 2008 29,908 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 XOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

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

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