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W44 XER

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,121 mi
Last recorded120,121 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW44 XER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 120,121 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

front bumper inscure

Pass 2 Feb 2022 113,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 113,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 107,899 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 107,899 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 102,971 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 102,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 95,141 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 95,139 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 94,405 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected shock (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected shock (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 86,135 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 78,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 73,176 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 73,176 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 66,210 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 66,178 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 61,950 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 56,672 miles

n/s rear tail light spare light iluminated

Pass 4 May 2011 48,208 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates are not to mandatory specifications please replace as soon as possable.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,899 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,638 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,706 miles

parking brake does not fully release in normal operation

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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W44 XER is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W44 XER, 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 W44 XER registered?

W44 XER is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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