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WG55 UPJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,024 mi
Last recorded148,024 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 UPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 148,024 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 135,850 miles

CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE AXLE PIPES

BACK BOX CORRODED

Pass 28 Dec 2016 124,720 miles

SLIGHT PLAY O/S & N/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 2 Jan 2016 112,387 miles

ADVISE HEADLAMP PATTERN SLIGHTLY BLURRED O/SN & N/S/F

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO GET LOW 3MM

REAR BRAKE PADS STARTING TO GET LOW

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Pass 27 Dec 2014 91,020 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 74,738 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 74,738 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2012 68,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 59,616 miles

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

Offside front tyre slight damage on outer sidewall

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,275 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 44,588 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 44,575 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,389 miles

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

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

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

eye level brake light lens broken

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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WG55 UPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WG55 UPJ, 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 WG55 UPJ registered?

WG55 UPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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