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WV55 EXD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,378 mi
Last recorded139,378 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 EXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 139,378 miles

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2025 137,547 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 135,818 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 135,180 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 133,067 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 132,239 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 129,190 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 124,122 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 116,686 miles

front exhaust mounting brackets rusted

Fail 28 Mar 2018 116,686 miles

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

front exhaust mounting brackets rusted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,510 miles

some damage to n/s front tyre and wheel

Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,585 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,158 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 77,805 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2014 77,803 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,941 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 72,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

225/40/zr18 92y continental

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

Pass 18 May 2012 70,419 miles

225/40/zr18 continental

front brake discs badly corroded on inner surfaces (advise replacement)

nearside front tyre inner side wall damaged

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 16 May 2012 70,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

225/40/zr18 continental

front brake discs badly corroded on inner surfaces (advise replacement)

nearside front tyre inner side wall damaged

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 10 May 2011 67,343 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

Pass 28 Jun 2010 62,466 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Fail 25 Jun 2010 62,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

255/35/zr18 94y conti 3

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,277 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 51,315 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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WV55 EXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WV55 EXD, 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 WV55 EXD?

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What year was WV55 EXD registered?

WV55 EXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is WV55 EXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 EXD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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