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KY05 WGG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,601 mi
Last recorded138,601 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 WGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 138,601 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 131,981 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 124,596 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 124,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 110,997 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 101,359 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 91,694 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2012 91,694 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2011 79,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 66,723 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,574 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 40,307 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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KY05 WGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KY05 WGG, 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 KY05 WGG registered?

KY05 WGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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