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WR55 LUZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

194,800 mi
Last recorded194,800 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 LUZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 194,800 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 185,206 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 185,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower hub carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 174,427 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 164,155 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 156,859 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 147,612 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 138,146 miles

both rear tyres very low /nearside has small cut

Pass 9 Jul 2019 130,520 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 118,394 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 108,889 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 98,344 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 91,194 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,971 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 83,261 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 83,261 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 73,874 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 73,869 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 66,934 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Oct 2011 66,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 56,318 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 43,195 miles

rear off side tyre cut on inner wall

Pass 12 Nov 2008 30,952 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 LUZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 WR55 LUZ, 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 LUZ registered?

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

Is WR55 LUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR55 LUZ 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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