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WP05 WMW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,386 mi
Last recorded178,386 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 WMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 178,386 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 178,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 161,604 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 143,004 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 142,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking on both inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Oct 2015 135,550 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow from centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 135,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow from centre joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 129,452 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 113,430 miles

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 92,020 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 81,063 miles

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

extensive plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

signs of body repairs carried to vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2010 68,366 miles

Near side front tyre worn on edges

Off side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2009 59,143 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,302 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 WMW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WP05 WMW, 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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WP05 WMW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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