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VX05 WGA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,688 mi
Last recorded119,688 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 WGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 119,688 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 119,678 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2022 114,289 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 109,135 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 108,314 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 107,511 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 106,245 miles

rear hand brake shoes squeeling like shoes are down metal but cannot see condition as inside rear drums but efficency is good

Fail 5 Jun 2018 106,236 miles

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

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

rear hand brake shoes squeeling like shoes are down metal but cannot see condition as inside rear drums but efficency is good

Pass 26 May 2017 103,478 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 103,478 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2016 100,094 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 100,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre worn to excess inner edge and cut on wall

Pass 1 Jun 2015 94,693 miles

Nearside front,Offside rear and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Water ingress offside front side repeator

Pass 3 Jun 2014 89,153 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 78,988 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,572 miles

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

all 4 road wheels have a slight buckle when rotated

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 62,732 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 62,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 52,243 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,910 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 50,909 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 43,100 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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VX05 WGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VX05 WGA, 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 VX05 WGA registered?

VX05 WGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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