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RY05 ZKX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

31,647 mi
Last recorded31,647 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 ZKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 31,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 27,720 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 24,095 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 23,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall has a cut in. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side wall persihed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 23,834 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 23,333 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 22,756 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2020 22,713 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP malfunction message on in middle of speedo. (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall damaged and cord showing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2019 22,112 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both NSF & OSF. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 20,728 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 18,828 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 18,593 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 17,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 17,480 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 16,969 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 16,374 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 15,344 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 13,703 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 13,485 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 12,590 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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RY05 ZKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ZKX, 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 ZKX registered?

RY05 ZKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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