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WD55 DSE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

140,619 mi
Last recorded140,619 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 DSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 140,619 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 139,510 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover, outer sill overs and under trays fitted obstructing view to some components

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2024 137,913 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine cover, outer sill covers and under trays fitted obstructing view to some components

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2023 128,194 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 113,975 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 100,064 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 88,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on legal limit, requires new tyre as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Requires new tyre, almost on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 80,647 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2018 76,276 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 69,021 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 69,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 62,444 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 55,391 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 48,111 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 41,007 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 31,978 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 23,581 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 15,536 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 14,040 miles

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

plastic under tray fitted to floor unable to see some components.

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 DSE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WD55 DSE, 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 DSE registered?

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

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