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AV05 BFE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,864 mi
Last recorded118,864 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 118,864 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 113,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 108,664 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 103,396 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 103,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Reflector (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Reflector (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 94,276 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 94,276 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 85,133 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,557 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 57,321 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2013 55,022 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 52,009 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,777 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,831 miles

unable to fully check fuel,brakes,suspension system owing to covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2010 43,831 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

unable to fully check fuel,brakes,suspension system owing to covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2009 36,709 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,308 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 BFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BFE, 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 BFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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