2005 Mercedes CLK 3.0L Diesel · VK55 WBX
2005 Mercedes CLK (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 139,365 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jan 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES CLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jan 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,365 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
VK55 WBX Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2015
- 139,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK55 WBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes Clk (VK55 WBX) between January 2009 and January 2015.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)”.
VK55 WBX Mileage History
- 12/01/200926,440 mi
- 08/01/201049,630 mi+23,190 mi
- 08/01/201049,630 mi
- 24/01/201172,664 mi+23,034 mi
- 23/01/201290,865 mi+18,201 mi
- 25/01/201290,991 mi+126 mi
- 21/01/2013107,337 mi+16,346 mi
- 27/01/2014124,328 mi+16,991 mi
- 27/01/2014124,328 mi
- 24/01/2015139,365 mi+15,037 mi
Average of roughly 18,725 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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