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W8 RSF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

114,203 mi
Last recorded114,203 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 RSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 114,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 114,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 111,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 107,147 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 103,505 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 103,467 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 99,366 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 94,984 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 94,940 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 91,762 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2020 91,759 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2019 87,832 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 25 Jul 2018 82,181 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 82,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 82,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,877 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Aug 2017 77,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 72,465 miles

nearside rear seatbelt slightly frayed

Fail 12 Aug 2016 72,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside rear seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 13 Aug 2015 69,846 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 69,846 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,939 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 64,263 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 64,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,052 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 57,000 miles

n/s/r h/brake low on efficiency

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to deteriorate

underside of vehicle covered by bodykit

Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,372 miles

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

rear discs in poor condition

tax disc

Pass 23 Feb 2010 48,967 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 48,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 36,105 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 36,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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W8 RSF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 W8 RSF, 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 W8 RSF registered?

W8 RSF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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