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WU05 XRZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

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Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 XRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Aug 2025

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair including park brake performance (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2024

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2024

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 2,004 miles

New speedo fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2022 91,441 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 91,268 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside and Nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 91,264 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside and Nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 84,440 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 83,411 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 79,139 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Travel on handbrake

Pass 19 Oct 2017 74,531 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 74,050 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,189 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 72,167 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 71,357 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 69,937 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 68,727 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 68,699 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,526 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 62,526 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front pads close to the wear indicators.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 51,678 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 51,678 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,250 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WU05 XRZ, 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 XRZ registered?

WU05 XRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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