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MW05 WZV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,043 mi
Last recorded155,043 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 WZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 155,043 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2019 149,306 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated stone chip damage in windscreen (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

windscreen has stonechip damage

Fail 14 Sep 2019 149,306 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated stone chip damage in windscreen (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

windscreen has stonechip damage

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 140,506 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 133,737 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear slightly (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

black smoke on acceleration

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2017 133,480 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear slightly (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

black smoke on acceleration

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 125,238 miles

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2015 119,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

offside front door mirror slightly deteriorated but does not effect the view of the road

Pass 7 Aug 2014 112,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 110,073 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 101,859 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 95,893 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 87,938 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2009 73,713 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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MW05 WZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MW05 WZV, 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 MW05 WZV registered?

MW05 WZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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