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WL05 GWG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,964 mi
Last recorded172,964 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 GWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 172,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 172,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 155,249 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 155,245 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 137,125 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2018 137,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 118,360 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre on 1.8mm

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2017 118,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front inner brake pad appear low & disc's lipped

offside rear tyre on 1.8mm

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,488 miles

dash message indicates o/s/r lights not working, but lights tested ok

Pass 6 Apr 2015 74,882 miles

dash indicates rear lamp faiure with no apparent fault

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 6 Apr 2015 74,882 miles

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

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

dash indicates rear lamp faiure with no apparent fault

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2014 55,677 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 47,614 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2012 44,026 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 39,569 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,748 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 24,153 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 17,009 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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WL05 GWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WL05 GWG, 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 WL05 GWG registered?

WL05 GWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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