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RV05 NVX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,248 mi
Last recorded214,248 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 NVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 214,248 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 207,144 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 198,125 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 193,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 178,922 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 166,658 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 152,803 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 152,785 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Under tray slightly insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 2.98mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 152,665 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Under tray slightly insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 2.98mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 145,925 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 145,918 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 138,790 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres slight wear to outer edges

Pass 14 May 2016 118,100 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 118,100 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 102,679 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 94,293 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 84,302 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 76,033 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 76,032 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 66,858 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 58,363 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

off side front wheel bearing small play

Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 21,670 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

creak from steering when not under load full locks

undertrays fitted

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 NVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RV05 NVX, 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 NVX registered?

RV05 NVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RV05 NVX safe to buy?

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