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RX55 ZWJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

187,079 mi
Last recorded187,079 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 ZWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 187,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle does not emit enough gasses to register on smoke analyser, vehicle has passed emissions

Pass 6 Oct 2017 179,690 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 26 Mar 2016 167,760 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 167,760 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 152,157 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 134,261 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 118,390 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 100,809 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 100,808 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 82,741 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,793 miles

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

both front tyres, treads scrubbing outer edges.

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,217 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,373 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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RX55 ZWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RX55 ZWJ, 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

How do I check the history of RX55 ZWJ?

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What year was RX55 ZWJ registered?

RX55 ZWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is RX55 ZWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 ZWJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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