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W888 DAC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,917 mi
Last recorded94,917 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW888 DAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 94,917 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 93,328 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 93,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 90,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 89,578 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 87,315 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 87,279 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 86,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 85,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 82,054 miles

Nearside Front wheel slight damage

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear pads wearing unevenly

Pass 27 Dec 2017 78,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

corrosion to suspension components

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 72,788 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 72,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Rear both tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2015 68,459 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres inner edge worn

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 63,025 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front pads wearing low

Fail 1 Dec 2014 63,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front pads wearing low

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 56,115 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 50,162 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,122 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 40,825 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,801 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,456 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,914 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 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)

vehicle tested in wet conditions.

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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W888 DAC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W888 DAC, 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 W888 DAC registered?

W888 DAC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is W888 DAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W888 DAC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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