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WJ05 LBA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,061 mi
Last recorded156,061 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 LBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 156,061 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 156,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 148,992 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 134,869 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Slightly noisy (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 134,869 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.01L/M (MAX 0.90 L/M) (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Slightly noisy (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 125,663 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

corrosion on & around rear coil spring top cup holder

Pass 2 Jun 2017 112,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion on rear suspension & chassis rails

Fail 2 Jun 2017 112,392 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (rear arm) (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front arm) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion on fuel pipe clips

surface corrosion on rear suspension & chassis rails

Pass 13 Jun 2016 98,017 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 92,876 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 9 Jun 2014 85,874 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 4 Jun 2014 85,873 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 21 May 2013 77,448 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 11 May 2012 68,372 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 9 Jun 2011 59,511 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 51,708 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,813 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 44,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,897 miles

Nearside Front 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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WJ05 LBA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LBA, 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 WJ05 LBA registered?

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

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