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WG05 KLD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,718 mi
Last recorded137,718 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 KLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 137,718 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 137,697 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 136,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 133,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded top part off side near side

Fail 15 Dec 2021 133,454 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected hand brake (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded top part off side near side

Pass 21 Nov 2020 127,242 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 127,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 121,474 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 112,811 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 104,606 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 100,529 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 95,565 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 89,692 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centr exhaust hanger broken

Fail 20 Aug 2014 89,691 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centr exhaust hanger broken

Pass 17 Sep 2013 83,042 miles

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust hanger broken

Fail 16 Sep 2013 83,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 20 Sep 2012 77,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jul 2012 76,053 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,053 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 76,003 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 69,412 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 62,634 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 55,765 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,902 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 KLD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WG05 KLD, 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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WG05 KLD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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