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WN05 VBD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,033 mi
Last recorded113,033 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 VBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 113,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 113,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 109,674 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2018 109,671 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2017 105,836 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 101,594 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 97,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 86,207 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 86,207 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 80,508 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 77,059 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 77,059 miles

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

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 77,059 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 70,887 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)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 63,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side front tyre outer wall cut

off side front tyre outer edge cut

srs light on

Pass 21 Sep 2010 63,435 miles

near side front tyre outer wall cut

off side front tyre outer edge cut

srs light on

Pass 24 Apr 2010 62,082 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly cut

Offside rear tyre outer wall cut

Pass 18 May 2009 52,216 miles

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

nearside front,offside front and nearside rear tyre wall have slight cuts

Pass 8 May 2008 40,469 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 VBD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WN05 VBD, 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 WN05 VBD registered?

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

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