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WJ05 HGK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,556 mi
Last recorded78,556 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 HGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 78,556 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 78,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output main pipe to hose (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 78,549 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lights poor aim image needs a polish (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe rusty and some of the arms poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 78,549 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lights poor aim image needs a polish (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe rusty and some of the arms poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 77,904 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Temporary repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 76,293 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 76,293 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 70,938 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 70,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 66,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 63,257 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noise from top mounting when suspension jack off load and wheel turned (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 63,257 miles

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

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noise from top mounting when suspension jack off load and wheel turned (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 58,911 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 58,805 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 54,732 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 47,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 41,732 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,687 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 29,002 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 23,908 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 23,908 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 18,689 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 13,909 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 12,148 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 11,263 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 9,067 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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WJ05 HGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WJ05 HGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ05 HGK?

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What year was WJ05 HGK registered?

WJ05 HGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WJ05 HGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 HGK shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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