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WG05 FFE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,772 mi
Last recorded94,772 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 FFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 94,772 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 94,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 89,612 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 85,293 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 74,581 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 64,898 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 63,557 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 60,631 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2018 56,482 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 May 2017 52,399 miles

rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 50,026 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 45,048 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 41,114 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 36,421 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 34,473 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 28,539 miles

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

Oil leak

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 May 2010 25,359 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 20,339 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 17,469 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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WG05 FFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WG05 FFE, 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 WG05 FFE registered?

WG05 FFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 May 2005.

Is WG05 FFE safe to buy?

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