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WD05 GDZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,560 mi
Last recorded128,560 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 GDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 128,560 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 119,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 119,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 111,241 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2019 111,027 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 102,711 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 102,707 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 97,633 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 97,445 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 90,766 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play req.attn.soon. (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 85,710 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 85,710 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 77,623 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 77,623 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 76,318 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 76,318 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 72,337 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 21 Jul 2011 72,337 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 8 Oct 2009 55,920 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,822 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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WD05 GDZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WD05 GDZ, 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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WD05 GDZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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