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MK55 WGN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,106 mi
Last recorded123,106 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 WGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 123,106 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 123,087 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 120,114 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 120,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 117,012 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 116,997 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 111,933 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under cover fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Oct 2020 111,933 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under cover fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2019 106,368 miles

floor covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2019 106,290 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective X2 no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X2 both front tyres blistered on inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both front lower rear arms X2 (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm blistered on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

floor covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2018 99,889 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 99,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 93,309 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 85,177 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on dash

Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,519 miles

Nearside Steering rack inner joint has slight play

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2015 63,466 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 59,626 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 59,626 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 50,216 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,372 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 41,468 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,644 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,587 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,035 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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MK55 WGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MK55 WGN, 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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MK55 WGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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