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WJ55 RXB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

238,644 mi
Last recorded238,644 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 RXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 238,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 138,851 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all other lower balljoints play/wear

headlamps discoloured

o/s handbrake poor

rear exhaust corroded/blowing/poor

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 5 Mar 2019 138,700 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit of 0.50,averaged 1.11 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all other lower balljoints play/wear

headlamps discoloured

o/s handbrake poor

rear exhaust corroded/blowing/poor

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 13 Mar 2018 126,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box blowing corroded (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

emissions clean

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2018 125,973 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box blowing corroded (7.1.2)

emissions clean

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 105,321 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 92,372 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jun 2016 92,359 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under body panels preventing full inspection

Pass 30 May 2015 78,155 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 67,394 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,962 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 52,765 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 45,001 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 36,773 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,691 miles

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

Rear tyres on 3mm of tread.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WJ55 RXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WJ55 RXB, 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 WJ55 RXB registered?

WJ55 RXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 October 2005.

Is WJ55 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ55 RXB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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