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RN54 TNJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

232,075 mi
Last recorded232,075 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 TNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 232,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2022 232,048 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2021 224,840 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 211,194 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 211,183 miles

Exhaust system insecure brackets snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 195,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 195,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 195,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust brackets corroded/deteriorated but exhaust still supported.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play more than normal (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch trim missing/damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at tank both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Undertray not fully secure heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

engine, under trays and floor covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 171,998 miles

exhaust shield loose

Pass 23 Jun 2016 150,763 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 150,763 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 127,223 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 105,314 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 104,317 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 96,487 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 96,335 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges and at 1.6mm

Pass 8 Apr 2010 82,981 miles

slight play offside track rod end

Pass 14 Apr 2009 71,890 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 63,557 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,658 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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RN54 TNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RN54 TNJ, 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 RN54 TNJ registered?

RN54 TNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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