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CK05 WFG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,356 mi
Last recorded97,356 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 WFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 97,356 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 95,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 92,928 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 89,809 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside headlamp dim

Fail 30 Nov 2015 89,809 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside headlamp dim

Pass 20 Nov 2014 85,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 85,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 81,843 miles

Headlamp pattern very unclear on both sides.

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 81,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp pattern very unclear on both sides.

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 76,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 76,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2011 69,058 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 69,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 68,824 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,643 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,342 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 67,236 miles

front + rear number plates starting to deteriorate

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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CK05 WFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CK05 WFG, 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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CK05 WFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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