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FA05 WGX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,831 mi
Last recorded66,831 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 WGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 66,831 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 66,088 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 66,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 May 2023 64,249 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 63,591 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 63,514 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 61,971 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 59,391 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 56,231 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,650 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 49,428 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 47,460 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,483 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 45,950 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 42,628 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 37,789 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 33,857 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,853 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 33,853 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FA05 WGX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FA05 WGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA05 WGX registered?

FA05 WGX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is FA05 WGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 WGX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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