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WD55 DSX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

110,895 mi
Last recorded110,895 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 110,895 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 110,774 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 106,345 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 106,302 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 103,218 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 103,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 99,857 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 96,756 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 96,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 93,449 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 91,770 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 91,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 87,656 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 87,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,833 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 81,806 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 75,499 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2016 69,732 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 63,308 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 63,268 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 57,440 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,089 miles

Both rear tyres have splits in sidewalls

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 45,476 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 45,476 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 41,258 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 41,258 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 17 May 2010 32,552 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

centre brake light not working

limited underside inspection full covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2010 32,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

centre brake light not working

limited underside inspection full covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2009 45,667 miles

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

high level stop light has 2 bulbs inop

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 DSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 DSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WD55 DSX registered?

WD55 DSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is WD55 DSX safe to buy?

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