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SO54 WRC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,851 mi
Last recorded136,851 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 WRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 136,851 miles

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

Nearside Front backing plate missing

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 136,833 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front backing plate missing

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 122,667 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 122,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 103,399 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting view of some components

Fail 29 Oct 2015 103,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting view of some components

Pass 10 Oct 2014 84,668 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2014 84,620 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 81,796 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,826 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 72,894 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 68,917 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 60,082 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 51,379 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 51,379 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 39,285 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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SO54 WRC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SO54 WRC, 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 SO54 WRC registered?

SO54 WRC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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