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WU05 XSV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

94,444 mi
Last recorded94,444 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 XSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 94,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 92,155 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 89,789 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 88,174 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 84,385 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 81,699 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,035 miles

Front both front tyres warn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2016 75,178 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,229 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 66,666 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 66,655 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,150 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 66,150 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,527 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,297 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,994 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,849 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,480 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,725 miles

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

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 XSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU05 XSV?

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What year was WU05 XSV registered?

WU05 XSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WU05 XSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 XSV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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