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RX55 ZXG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,570 mi
Last recorded116,570 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 ZXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 116,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside + corroded edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside + Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 27 Jan 2022 116,570 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside + corroded edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside + Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 18 Sep 2020 102,859 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 101,470 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

fuel pump damp

Fail 8 Nov 2019 101,427 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

fuel pump damp

Pass 9 Oct 2018 98,324 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

strong smell of diesel under bonnet

under try covered in diesel

Fail 9 Oct 2018 98,324 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

strong smell of diesel under bonnet

under try covered in diesel

Pass 18 Aug 2017 95,362 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges cut outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 16 Aug 2017 95,310 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn edges cut outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2016 88,567 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2016 88,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (marked in chalk) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,826 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 74,399 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 74,399 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,015 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,871 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicator

Pass 17 Sep 2011 55,470 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,218 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 48,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,942 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 37,942 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,505 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 ZXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 RX55 ZXG, 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 RX55 ZXG registered?

RX55 ZXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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