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H5 WGR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,625 mi
Last recorded127,625 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 WGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 127,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ....and o/s/front..... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 127,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working ...on boot lid.... (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ....and o/s/front..... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 120,092 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive also starting to smoke from under engine cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main runs (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2019 119,916 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive also starting to smoke from under engine cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main runs (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 116,194 miles

both lower arms front bushs worn ./

couple of leds inop on rear centre brake light ./

slight brake pipe corrosn ./

slight smearing front wipers ./

Fail 12 May 2018 116,193 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both fronts (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both lower arms front bushs worn ./

couple of leds inop on rear centre brake light ./

slight brake pipe corrosn ./

slight smearing front wipers ./

Pass 25 Apr 2017 112,552 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 111,341 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessively worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessively worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 94,627 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 79,017 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 72,076 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 72,075 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,167 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 65,166 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 56,215 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,839 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 35,078 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,476 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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H5 WGR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 H5 WGR, 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 H5 WGR registered?

H5 WGR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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