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RV54 OPW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,996 mi
Last recorded114,996 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 OPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 114,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFICIENCY - 16%

Fail 27 Apr 2026 114,984 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFICIENCY - 16%

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 113,848 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 113,830 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 112,654 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFICIENCY - 16%

Pass 14 Apr 2023 111,775 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 111,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 111,139 miles

parking brake has only just met the required efficiency - 16%

Fail 16 Jun 2022 111,139 miles

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

parking brake has only just met the required efficiency - 16%

Pass 30 Apr 2021 108,163 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 106,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 104,366 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 104,332 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Full exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2018 100,785 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 97,271 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 94,339 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both osf and nsf lower inner (2.4.G.2)

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

management light on

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 22 Feb 2016 94,337 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both osf and nsf lower inner (2.4.G.2)

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

management light on

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 11 Feb 2015 87,349 miles

E.M.L LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 27 Jan 2014 78,792 miles

engine warning light illuminated

offside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls perished

Fail 24 Jan 2014 78,792 miles

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

engine warning light illuminated

offside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls perished

Pass 18 Jan 2013 69,992 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 61,712 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 53,485 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,030 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 35,067 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,245 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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RV54 OPW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 RV54 OPW, 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 RV54 OPW registered?

RV54 OPW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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