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YY05 RHX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,294 mi
Last recorded116,294 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 RHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 116,294 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 116,294 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2022 110,550 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 109,423 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 105,787 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 101,162 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 95,751 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 89,702 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 84,029 miles

BODY WORK DAMAGED TO NEARSIDE REAR /BUMPER

UNDER TRAY+ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURE SOME COMPONENTS

nearside front slight wheel bearing play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust flange+ mounting bolts badly corroded +broken (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 83,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FORWARD FACING (2.4.G.2)

BODY WORK DAMAGED TO NEARSIDE REAR /BUMPER

UNDER TRAY+ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURE SOME COMPONENTS

nearside front slight wheel bearing play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust flange+ mounting bolts badly corroded +broken (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 75,388 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 71,298 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 71,297 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 61,417 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 60,170 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 60,170 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,933 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,143 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 45,142 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,946 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,455 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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YY05 RHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YY05 RHX, 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 YY05 RHX registered?

YY05 RHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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