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RV05 FDD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

100,851 mi
Last recorded100,851 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 FDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 100,851 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 99,562 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 99,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 96,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 96,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 94,426 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 94,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 91,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 91,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 88,241 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 88,236 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2020 84,569 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 80,187 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 80,085 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 73,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

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

cut in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2016 73,309 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

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

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2015 66,259 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 50,821 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 50,795 miles

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

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

Exhaust System Rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,602 miles

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)

Offside rear lamp cluster lens damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,663 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2011 32,663 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,735 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 17,040 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 8,774 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 FDD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RV05 FDD, 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 RV05 FDD registered?

RV05 FDD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is RV05 FDD safe to buy?

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