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RP05 ZEP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

87,276 mi
Last recorded87,276 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRP05 ZEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 87,276 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 87,266 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 88,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

coolant light on

Pass 20 Nov 2021 79,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s/f mirror glass discoloured

Fail 18 Nov 2021 79,706 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s/f mirror glass discoloured

Pass 21 Oct 2020 78,024 miles

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

coolant level light on level ok

n/s/f tyre worn edges

o/s/f mirror glass discouloured

Fail 21 Oct 2020 78,024 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

coolant level light on level ok

n/s/f tyre worn edges

o/s/f mirror glass discouloured

Pass 15 Nov 2019 75,616 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 75,606 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 72,745 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 72,740 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 69,298 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 69,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 65,589 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 65,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 62,787 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 62,787 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 58,933 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 55,548 miles

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

front exhaust mount brocken

Fail 17 Oct 2013 55,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front exhaust mount brocken

Pass 31 Oct 2012 52,564 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,730 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,382 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,167 miles

n/s/f, o/s/f .o/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge. n/s/r tyre sligt outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,790 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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RP05 ZEP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RP05 ZEP, 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 RP05 ZEP registered?

RP05 ZEP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is RP05 ZEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RP05 ZEP shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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