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BC05 HVM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,755 mi
Last recorded147,755 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 147,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 147,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 143,786 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 137,329 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 137,329 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2018 125,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 124,877 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 117,967 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 117,967 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine man light on

Pass 20 Aug 2015 109,199 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 109,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 105,578 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 98,633 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 94,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 94,894 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 89,526 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 89,526 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 83,945 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,504 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 76,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 76,084 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 67,641 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 49,960 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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BC05 HVM 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 69.6%.

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 BC05 HVM, 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 BC05 HVM registered?

BC05 HVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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