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WD55 GYT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,588 mi
Last recorded147,588 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 147,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread aged. (0.1 (b))

both rear wheel arches signs of bubbling/corrosion.

chip front screen n/s.

plastic shields and covers fitted underside obstructing testable items.

rear lower sub frame and attached metal suspension arms showing signs of heavy surface rust/corrosion.

Fail 28 Jul 2026 147,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread aged. (0.1 (b))

both rear wheel arches signs of bubbling/corrosion.

chip front screen n/s.

plastic shields and covers fitted underside obstructing testable items.

rear lower sub frame and attached metal suspension arms showing signs of heavy surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 1 Aug 2025 143,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very rusty by flxi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very rusty by flxi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 139,344 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of car (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 139,290 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment foot operated (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush on rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of car (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 136,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 133,516 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on outer edges. tracking? (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 133,483 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on outer edges. tracking? (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front /upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 132,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 129,538 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 125,304 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm (middle on hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 117,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyres on 3mm

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Both N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 103,011 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 103,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,796 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

various brake pipes light surface rust.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 79,686 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 73,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear brakes pads getting low

treds of both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,110 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 62,708 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 56,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 56,628 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,149 miles

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

rear tyres worn down to 2mm

Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,316 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,079 miles

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

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 GYT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GYT, 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 GYT registered?

WD55 GYT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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