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L70 WAM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,521 mi
Last recorded115,521 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 WAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 115,521 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 115,521 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S AND O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 111,858 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear off engine possible rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight up and down and slight side to side play detected at road wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer wall ()

Fail 25 Apr 2025 111,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear off engine possible rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight up and down and slight side to side play detected at road wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer wall ()

Pass 26 Apr 2024 108,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 106,349 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 104,483 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 102,438 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 101,019 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 100,978 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 100,318 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 97,635 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 93,038 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 86,455 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 86,455 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 77,159 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 61,954 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 50,667 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 33,749 miles

nearside rear inner tyre cut not to cord

Pass 27 May 2008 26,188 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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L70 WAM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L70 WAM, 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 L70 WAM registered?

L70 WAM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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