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A12 BWM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,322 mi
Last recorded112,322 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 112,322 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 109,171 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 103,671 miles

E.M.L. Engine Management Lamp is on

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

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

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components

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

brake wear indicator on

Pass 22 Jun 2016 97,340 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 97,339 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

E.M.L. Engine Management Lamp is on

Pass 18 Jun 2015 90,688 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 90,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 84,226 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 84,226 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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 77,305 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 70,429 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,433 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 50,345 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,341 miles

both registration plates

offside front tyre wearing low on edge

Fail 10 Aug 2009 39,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both registration plates

offside front tyre wearing low on edge

Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,889 miles

advise lower part of nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre warn low on edges and nailed in tread

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

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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A12 BWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A12 BWM, 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 A12 BWM registered?

A12 BWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is A12 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 BWM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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