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RV05 MSY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,833 mi
Last recorded111,833 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 MSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 111,833 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 111,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 105,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 99,967 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 99,967 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 95,583 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 94,718 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear on the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 93,604 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

secondary bonnet catch mechanism stiff

Fail 10 Jun 2021 93,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm facing down, furthest forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm facing down, furthest forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

secondary bonnet catch mechanism stiff

Pass 16 Jun 2020 92,527 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides, facing downwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective before rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 92,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm facing upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides, facing downwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective before rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 91,364 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Fail 13 May 2019 91,358 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 8 May 2018 90,089 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhust heat shield loose

Pass 11 May 2017 88,217 miles

Headlamp beam patterns weak

Pass 4 May 2016 85,276 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 82,819 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 80,568 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)

exhaust bracket broken/system still adequately supported

Fail 14 May 2014 80,568 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

exhaust bracket broken/system still adequately supported

Pass 11 Apr 2013 76,802 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2013 76,802 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,726 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2011 68,361 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 61,447 miles

check o/s/r coil spring wheel off possibly fractured or stone interference.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 51,938 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,076 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 MSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MSY, 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 MSY registered?

RV05 MSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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