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RX05 AFO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,282 mi
Last recorded74,282 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 AFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 74,282 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 72,296 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 68,297 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 60,526 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE UNDERCUT

Pass 8 May 2015 53,225 miles

Long travel on parking brake pedal and low efforts from parking brake.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 44,448 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 44,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 32,966 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 31,673 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 28,548 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 28,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,263 miles

both front tyres cut and damaged tyres walls

Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,730 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 14,866 miles

c/l 495787

Fail 4 Oct 2007 14,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

c/l 495787

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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RX05 AFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RX05 AFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX05 AFO registered?

RX05 AFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RX05 AFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 AFO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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