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B9 BSP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,750 mi
Last recorded87,750 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 BSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 87,750 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 87,700 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 87,622 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 87,552 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 87,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 84,494 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 84,488 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 81,729 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 81,727 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 78,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear discs are slightly worn

service indicator on tell tale

Fail 23 Oct 2012 78,766 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear discs are slightly worn

service indicator on tell tale

Pass 25 Oct 2011 75,015 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 70,642 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,361 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 66,347 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 61,758 miles

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

plastic cover under the car front to rear

Pass 15 Oct 2007 58,489 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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B9 BSP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B9 BSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B9 BSP registered?

B9 BSP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is B9 BSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 BSP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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