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WD55 GYJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,118 mi
Last recorded101,118 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2024 101,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Due to mirror glass heater element failure (3.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked - replace as soon as possible (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inboard parking brakes Poor performance

Pass 23 Jan 2023 92,361 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 92,361 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 89,264 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 85,562 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 85,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 80,354 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 80,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 72,956 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WORN

Pass 19 Mar 2018 67,357 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 61,849 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 61,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front offside tyre is worn

rear number plate is loose

Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,398 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,292 miles

both front tyres worn on out side edges

both rear tyres worn

f/o/s anti roll bar link rod upper dust cover may need attention

r/o/s outer brake pad worn and may need attention

Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,106 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 40,403 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,403 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,425 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,641 miles

front brake discs are slightly corroded on inside edge

Fail 23 Mar 2011 30,532 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly corroded on inside edge

Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,824 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 20,303 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 GYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 WD55 GYJ, 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 GYJ registered?

WD55 GYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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The MOT history for WD55 GYJ 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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