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RY05 ZGV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,207 mi
Last recorded81,207 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 ZGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,207 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 73,201 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 71,631 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 71,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 69,578 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 66,341 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 62,096 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 53,783 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 47,878 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,878 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 40,307 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 37,756 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 30,499 miles

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)

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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RY05 ZGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc 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 RY05 ZGV, 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 RY05 ZGV registered?

RY05 ZGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is RY05 ZGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 ZGV 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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