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WG55 WTA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,787 mi
Last recorded74,787 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 WTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 74,787 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very close and void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very close and void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side repeater lens cover missing

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nsr and osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust deteriorated

various rear suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2025 74,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

3rd brake lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 62,532 miles

All rear suspension components have light surface corrosion

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 60,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 55,587 miles

Nearside Front small damage to sidewall

Offside Front wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Nov 2017 51,403 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,002 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 42,959 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 40,188 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,212 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 34,390 miles

emissions to clean to register

Fail 30 Oct 2012 34,390 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

emissions to clean to register

Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,450 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 29,154 miles

advise that front brake disc inner parts surface pitting,

Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,278 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,450 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)

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 WTA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WTA, 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 WTA registered?

WG55 WTA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is WG55 WTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG55 WTA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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