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DF55 WVZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,950 mi
Last recorded43,950 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 WVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 43,950 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 43,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 41,189 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 41,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2022 40,323 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 39,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 37,875 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 37,858 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened corroded front anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 37,857 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened corroded front anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 36,051 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 36,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 34,965 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 33,379 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 33,379 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 29,769 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf trye wearing on outer edge

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2012 29,769 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf trye wearing on outer edge

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2011 25,704 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,710 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,905 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 14,019 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 14,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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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DF55 WVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF55 WVZ, 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 DF55 WVZ registered?

DF55 WVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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