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AE55 WEX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,732 mi
Last recorded117,732 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 WEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 117,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Nov 2022 108,214 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 108,144 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 99,177 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 95,704 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))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 91,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL EXPOSED BRAKE PIPE ENDS COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES EDGES STARTING TO CUT OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES VERY NEAR LEGAL LIMIT / 2MM AND EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 91,790 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT LINK ARM TOP BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL EXPOSED BRAKE PIPE ENDS COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES EDGES STARTING TO CUT OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES VERY NEAR LEGAL LIMIT / 2MM AND EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 87,142 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 83,349 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 83,291 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 79,460 miles

Emissions too clean to measure

Engine covers fitted restricting view of various items

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box blowing + deteriorating + hanger corroded off but system still adequitly supported (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Handbrake slighlty sticking upon release

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nsf wiper misses small section on screen

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertrays fitted restricting view of various items

Pass 8 Jun 2015 75,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face

o/s/r brake pads 2mm

Pass 11 Jun 2014 70,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre outer edge scrubbed/wearing

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,461 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,579 miles

floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2009 25,339 miles

plastic sill an floor covers fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2009 25,338 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

plastic sill an floor covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2008 15,179 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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AE55 WEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE55 WEX, 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 AE55 WEX registered?

AE55 WEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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