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WK55 GWU

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,211 mi
Last recorded118,211 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 GWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 118,211 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 114,529 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 114,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 108,113 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 108,113 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 100,027 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 97,132 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 97,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 86,899 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 82,152 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,554 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 70,623 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,672 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 45,282 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 21,893 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 15,476 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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WK55 GWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 73,393 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 WK55 GWU, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WK55 GWU registered?

WK55 GWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is WK55 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK55 GWU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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