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RY55 VVA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

125,496 mi
Last recorded125,496 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 VVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 125,496 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 119,462 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 113,482 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 108,629 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 102,739 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 99,020 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 99,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 93,282 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 86,759 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 86,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 82,007 miles

Both front forward facing arm bushes weak.

Fail 15 Feb 2017 82,006 miles

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

Both front forward facing arm bushes weak.

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 76,985 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 72,265 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 66,635 miles

Front wipers smeary.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 59,508 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 51,837 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 25 Jan 2012 51,837 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 12 Feb 2011 45,690 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 39,278 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,214 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 VVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RY55 VVA, 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

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What year was RY55 VVA registered?

RY55 VVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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The MOT history for RY55 VVA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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