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WF55 RVV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,652 mi
Last recorded131,652 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 RVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 131,652 miles

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

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

nearside front fog lamp damaged not working

Fail 28 May 2019 131,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

nearside front fog lamp damaged not working

Pass 1 Jun 2018 126,250 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 126,250 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 122,685 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 118,331 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 107,907 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 97,349 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 96,730 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 96,730 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 93,366 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 91,067 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 73,597 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 73,597 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 57,735 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 57,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WF55 RVV, 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 RVV registered?

WF55 RVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WF55 RVV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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