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RL05 XRS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,657 mi
Last recorded133,657 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 XRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 133,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside number plate lamp dim/dirty

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 132,958 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 132,941 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 125,500 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 125,500 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 121,781 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 121,780 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front damage to sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2015 116,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 109,982 miles

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

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

nearside rear light damge to nearside outer sidewall & offside rear inner sidewall

Pass 9 Aug 2013 103,392 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2013 103,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2012 89,405 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front castor suspension arm bushes deteriorated

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 6 Aug 2012 89,405 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front castor suspension arm bushes deteriorated

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 29 Jul 2011 67,773 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 28 Jul 2011 67,705 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2010 50,730 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 39,746 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 32,709 miles

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

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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RL05 XRS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RL05 XRS, 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 RL05 XRS registered?

RL05 XRS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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