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WU05 UUX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,567 mi
Last recorded182,567 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 UUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 182,567 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 175,416 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 168,215 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 159,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 150,854 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 150,854 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 141,065 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2013 141,065 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 133,036 miles

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

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

n/s/r rear side light back up light illuminated.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 133,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

n/s/r rear side light back up light illuminated.

Pass 18 May 2011 122,293 miles

both rear tyres worn low 3mm

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre outer edge low

Fail 16 May 2011 122,293 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn low 3mm

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre outer edge low

Pass 3 Mar 2010 114,591 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 96,722 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 72,423 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 UUX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UUX, 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 UUX registered?

WU05 UUX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 March 2005.

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