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CE05 WBV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,725 mi
Last recorded107,725 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 WBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 107,725 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 107,725 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 106,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 105,233 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 99,719 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 99,719 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 96,443 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 96,441 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 90,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 90,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,081 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 73,522 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 65,792 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,838 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 46,844 miles

Advise rear exhaust corroded.

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 46,844 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Advise rear exhaust corroded.

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,325 miles

advise both rear tyres on 2-3mm tread

advise outer edge of n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,029 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 37,029 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,033 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 20,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,962 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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CE05 WBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 CE05 WBV, 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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CE05 WBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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