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BC05 NJF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

133,509 mi
Last recorded133,509 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 NJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2022 133,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 126,778 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 121,250 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 121,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2018 114,319 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 114,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 105,103 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 105,103 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 96,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both metal (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 96,768 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 95,437 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 95,437 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 91,257 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 84,686 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 76,445 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a small cut to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 76,445 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a small cut to outer sidewall

Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,094 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 67,094 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 56,460 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 2 Oct 2010 56,460 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 29 Aug 2009 47,013 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,526 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 38,526 miles

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

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

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 NJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NJF, 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 NJF registered?

BC05 NJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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