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RY55 CBX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

234,491 mi
Last recorded234,491 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 CBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 234,491 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 214,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 205,696 miles

slight play in nsf road wheel

slight play in osf road wheel

Fail 7 Nov 2023 205,696 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight play in nsf road wheel

slight play in osf road wheel

Pass 11 Nov 2022 199,330 miles

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST HANGER (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX HEATSHIELD

Fail 7 Nov 2022 199,316 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST HANGER (6.1.2 (a))

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity HEADLIGHT LENSES (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX HEATSHIELD

Pass 2 Nov 2021 185,527 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 177,250 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 177,250 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 170,248 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 159,661 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 159,661 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2017 151,551 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 151,551 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 142,172 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 142,172 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 135,734 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 135,734 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 124,405 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre underinflated

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear brake pad is getting low

slight damage nearside front tyre

slight damage nearside side repeater

Pass 17 Jun 2013 114,535 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 104,169 miles

front number plate cracked

heavy wear nearside front tyre outer edge

nearside rear tyre is getting low on tread

slight damage nearside door mirror

Pass 14 Jun 2011 95,155 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 85,605 miles

oil leak suspect transmission

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2009 74,480 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

mirror glass, left, cracked.

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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RY55 CBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RY55 CBX, 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 RY55 CBX registered?

RY55 CBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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