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WF55 RVK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

155,913 mi
Last recorded155,913 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 RVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2025 155,913 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Lack of gas due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Badly holed at centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both headlights badly faded and dull (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 144,877 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 144,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 133,156 miles

all rear suspension components showing corrosion some have covers preventing inspection

both head lights are becoming cloudy but still show a pattern

Pass 9 Aug 2022 121,762 miles

rear suspension arms showing corrosion and will need attention in future

Pass 11 Aug 2021 109,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 109,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 100,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 87,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just passing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just passing (5.2.3 (e))

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

number plate lights getting dim

Pass 13 Aug 2018 71,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 71,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 55,422 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 55,419 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt left (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt right (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2016 43,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 41,750 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,827 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,226 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 34,573 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,038 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,153 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 23,264 miles

ADVISORY SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,651 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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WF55 RVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 WF55 RVK, 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 WF55 RVK registered?

WF55 RVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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