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WM05 GSO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

139,819 mi
Last recorded139,819 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 GSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 139,819 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 121,779 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 121,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 120,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 118,185 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 116,390 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 113,085 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 107,684 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 107,622 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 100,735 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 94,707 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 88,871 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 83,864 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 79,878 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 79,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 75,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 70,589 miles

engine oil leak onto nearside exhaust manafold

Pass 19 Oct 2011 65,409 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 60,402 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,670 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,868 miles

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

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

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

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

minor deterioration to front number plate

Fail 2 Mar 2009 49,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

minor deterioration to front number plate

Pass 13 Feb 2008 36,092 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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WM05 GSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WM05 GSO, 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 WM05 GSO registered?

WM05 GSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is WM05 GSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM05 GSO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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