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AV05 BCZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,179 mi
Last recorded71,179 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 71,179 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (bothside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 70,656 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 68,192 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside front wearing within grommet (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dilaminating should replace. (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 68,192 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced bothside front can clean or replace. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside front wearing within grommet (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dilaminating should replace. (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 63,725 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front head lamp lens tarnished should clean. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 59,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 53,158 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front head lamp lens lightly tarnished, should clean. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower section badly corroded, should replace. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel ,and door damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective bothside front , smearing in place,should replace. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 50,082 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 50,082 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield partially insecure , should secure.

Pass 20 May 2019 45,132 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 45,132 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner face and wear sensor light in dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front head lamp aim adjusted , pass repair side.

Rear exhaust pipe metal support mounting broken, can be welded but still secure.

bothside front brake discs worn thin,should replace.

Pass 21 May 2018 40,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

all tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 20 May 2017 40,374 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s/f tyres have cracks in inner and outer sidewalls

n/s and o/s/r tyres have cracks in outer sidewalls

Pass 16 May 2016 36,453 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 32,304 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 25,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 23,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 20,553 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 20,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ALL 4 TYRES HAVE CRACKED SIDEWALLS

Pass 3 May 2011 17,559 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 13,277 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 10,833 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 7,805 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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AV05 BCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 AV05 BCZ, 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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AV05 BCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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