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RV05 FAA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,545 mi
Last recorded56,545 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 FAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 56,545 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension Corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2025 53,223 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 53,220 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 53,112 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 51,016 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 48,234 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 44,833 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 38,104 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2018 38,086 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 37,780 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2017 36,969 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2017 36,969 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 35,765 miles

Exhaust hanger rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn both inner and outer edges 205/55/16

Pass 18 Feb 2015 35,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fromt brake pads worn

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 19 Feb 2014 33,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,151 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,437 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,755 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,868 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,678 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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RV05 FAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RV05 FAA, 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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RV05 FAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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