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WN05 VBC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,874 mi
Last recorded70,874 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 VBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 70,874 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 69,924 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 68,207 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 66,795 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 65,259 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 62,801 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 61,166 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 59,761 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 56,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 49,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a small lump.

Offside Front Tyre is perishing.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 41,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wall beginning too perish and crack

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 35,796 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 35,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 32,960 miles

NSF tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 May 2013 30,639 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 28,207 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 28,206 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 24,181 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 22,075 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 17,918 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 17,918 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 14,978 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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WN05 VBC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WN05 VBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WN05 VBC?

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What year was WN05 VBC registered?

WN05 VBC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is WN05 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN05 VBC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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