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GF05 WTG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,021 mi
Last recorded175,021 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 WTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 175,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 157,473 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 135,310 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 124,179 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 120,246 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 120,246 miles

Offside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 104,513 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 104,513 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 88,902 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 74,743 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 67,167 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 67,166 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 59,167 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 59,617 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 51,732 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,429 miles

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

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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GF05 WTG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF05 WTG, 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 GF05 WTG registered?

GF05 WTG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is GF05 WTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 WTG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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