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WR55 LNK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,024 mi
Last recorded134,024 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 LNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 134,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 128,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 122,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light output slightly reduced

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

Offside Headlamp light output slightly reduced

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 122,449 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light output slightly reduced

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

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

Offside Headlamp light output slightly reduced

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 118,364 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 110,470 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 98,926 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 88,325 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 80,165 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 78,827 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 76,077 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 74,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wall cracked all around

Fail 7 Dec 2015 74,534 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wall cracked all around

Pass 2 Dec 2014 71,113 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 68,112 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 65,546 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 61,832 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 58,828 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 55,204 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

n/s and o/s front wheels have slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,778 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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WR55 LNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WR55 LNK, 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 WR55 LNK registered?

WR55 LNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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