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WD55 DPX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,734 mi
Last recorded126,734 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 DPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 126,734 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 126,734 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 103,421 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 103,421 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 77,077 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 77,046 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 72,012 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 69,585 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 69,585 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 63,461 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,749 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,564 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,608 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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WD55 DPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WD55 DPX, 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 WD55 DPX registered?

WD55 DPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is WD55 DPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD55 DPX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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