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WU05 JVD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,849 mi
Last recorded134,849 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 JVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 134,849 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 126,976 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bottom arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 126,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bottom arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 123,298 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 123,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2017 119,048 miles

Front both brake disc are corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 114,665 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 109,861 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 109,850 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2014 104,789 miles

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

front and rear exhaust brakets corroded

Pass 18 May 2013 100,509 miles

o/s/f headlight unit cracked

Fail 18 May 2013 100,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f headlight unit cracked

Pass 21 May 2012 90,960 miles

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

engine light on

srs light on

Fail 15 May 2012 90,960 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine light on

srs light on

Pass 13 May 2011 76,590 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 66,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 51,892 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 51,892 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,921 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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WU05 JVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver 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 WU05 JVD, 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 WU05 JVD registered?

WU05 JVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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