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WP05 CKA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,871 mi
Last recorded64,871 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 CKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 64,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2026 64,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn very thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 63,075 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2024 61,595 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 60,304 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 60,304 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 59,535 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both: Wearing Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 58,417 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 58,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 55,349 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2019 55,346 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 53,656 miles

Central exhaust split

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 53,651 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine ??? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission ???? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust split

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 48,785 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 43,610 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 40,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 37,348 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 33,728 miles

N,S,F tyre has got a cut in side wall but not down to cord and both front tyres srubbing on outer edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 30,745 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,443 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 24,134 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 20,462 miles

3rd stop lamp not working

Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,888 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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WP05 CKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WP05 CKA, 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 WP05 CKA registered?

WP05 CKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is WP05 CKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP05 CKA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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