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WA05 VKR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,210 mi
Last recorded73,210 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 VKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 73,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 72,404 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 71,204 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 71,204 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant bottle return cracked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 70,078 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 70,078 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount rotted away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 68,707 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both cross struts (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 68,707 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both cross struts (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 66,173 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 66,170 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven n\s slow (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 63,964 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad getting low

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake fluctuating very slightly

Fail 7 Dec 2015 63,964 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad getting low

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake fluctuating very slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2014 61,895 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,584 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 49,383 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 49,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,727 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 38,375 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 36,485 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 36,485 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 30,053 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,185 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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WA05 VKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 4,966cc 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 WA05 VKR, 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 WA05 VKR registered?

WA05 VKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is WA05 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA05 VKR shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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