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WH05 CLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,731 mi
Last recorded73,731 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 73,731 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 68,186 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 65,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 63,555 miles

small crack in screen

Pass 28 Feb 2022 60,375 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 58,266 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 48,201 miles

Both front tyres have abnormal wear

Pass 21 May 2018 42,601 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 38,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 34,061 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 31,012 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 31,012 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 28,374 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 28,374 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 27,002 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 26,653 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,351 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 23,858 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,466 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,858 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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WH05 CLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc 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 WH05 CLK, 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 WH05 CLK registered?

WH05 CLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is WH05 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH05 CLK shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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