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WV55 EXN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

135,234 mi
Last recorded135,234 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 EXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 135,234 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2026 135,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 128,961 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 124,899 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 120,890 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 111,737 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 102,302 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 94,374 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 83,302 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 71,959 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 63,631 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 63,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 61,544 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 57,833 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2014 52,499 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 47,624 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 43,340 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 43,340 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 38,983 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 38,983 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)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 56,364 miles

N/S/F wheel damaged on inner edge.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 29,711 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,317 miles

Advise nsf & osf tyres feathered inner + outer edges of the tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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WV55 EXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EXN, 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 WV55 EXN registered?

WV55 EXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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