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VK55 WBX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,365 mi
Last recorded139,365 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 WBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 139,365 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 124,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 124,328 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 107,337 miles

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

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 25 Jan 2012 90,991 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 90,865 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 72,664 miles

front discs worn and pads low

Pass 8 Jan 2010 49,630 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 8 Jan 2010 49,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,440 miles

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)

emissions tested too low to register

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

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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VK55 WBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK55 WBX, 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 VK55 WBX registered?

VK55 WBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is VK55 WBX safe to buy?

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