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WD55 GYU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

189,857 mi
Last recorded189,857 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 GYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 189,857 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2021 189,848 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2020 184,578 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 184,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside rack end has slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2019 178,202 miles

Nearside Front coil spring attention required

Nearside Front head lamp aim beam image weak

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

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 25 Jan 2018 168,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 168,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 154,556 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 154,556 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front CUT IN SIDE WALL

Fail 25 Jan 2017 154,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 137,835 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 137,459 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 122,825 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 110,547 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 110,547 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 95,430 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 73,647 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 57,197 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 43,612 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 34,452 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls.

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 GYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GYU, 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 GYU registered?

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

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