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KM05 WGE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,102 mi
Last recorded131,102 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 WGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 131,102 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

cannot see rear brake pad life.

top and bottom covers fitted.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 131,100 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

cannot see rear brake pad life.

top and bottom covers fitted.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 111,576 miles

Park brake warning light staying on.

Slight wear in N/S/F Wheel bearing.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Wear in both rear anti-roll bar drop links.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 98,385 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 91,786 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 91,781 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 85,641 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 85,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,869 miles

parking brake warning lamp staying on

Fail 18 Mar 2011 80,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

parking brake warning lamp staying on

Pass 24 Aug 2010 75,024 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 75,024 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 61,225 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

high level brake lamp loose

srs lamp on

Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,430 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 41,430 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyrees worn inner/outewr edges

minor screen chips

srs/eml lamps on

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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KM05 WGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KM05 WGE, 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 KM05 WGE registered?

KM05 WGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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