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WU55 FHR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,427 mi
Last recorded58,427 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 FHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 58,427 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 53,225 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 47,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 43,629 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 43,629 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 41,458 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 36,895 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 36,893 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 36,210 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 35,618 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 35,052 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 34,427 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 33,445 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 33,445 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 31,505 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 31,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 28,280 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 25,675 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 22,587 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 19,313 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 19,313 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 15,025 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 11,781 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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WU55 FHR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol 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 WU55 FHR, 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 WU55 FHR registered?

WU55 FHR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is WU55 FHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU55 FHR 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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