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BC05 JXG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,338 mi
Last recorded105,338 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 JXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 105,338 miles

Exhaust mounting defective heavily corrroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 105,338 miles

Exhaust mounting defective heavily corrroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 104,267 miles

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

both front, inner track control arm bushes have slight play

Fail 12 Sep 2018 104,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front, inner track control arm bushes have slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2017 102,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre perishing and splitting

Pass 7 Sep 2016 99,684 miles

small split in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Fail 6 Sep 2016 99,683 miles

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

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

small split in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2015 97,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2014 84,651 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 84,651 miles

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)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,260 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,367 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 66,367 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 59,544 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,472 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 37,997 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 JXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JXG, 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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BC05 JXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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