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BC05 OPR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

77,792 mi
Last recorded77,792 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 OPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 77,792 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 77,789 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 72,879 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have been greased or undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes showing wear - normal for age of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 72,508 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes have been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension bushes worn (normal for age) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

headlight washers not working

Pass 22 Dec 2023 70,100 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both headlight lenses starting to deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm Uniroyal 245/40 R17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 70,100 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both headlight lenses starting to deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm Uniroyal 245/40 R17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 66,622 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Headlamps discolouring beam pattern ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 66,621 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Headlamps discolouring beam pattern ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 64,372 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 61,545 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 56,342 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 56,342 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 52,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 45deg arm rubber bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline brake pipe starting to corrode near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 45deg arm rubber bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mainline brake pipe starting to corrode near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 52,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 45deg arm rubber bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline brake pipe starting to corrode near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 45deg arm rubber bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mainline brake pipe starting to corrode near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,945 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Jun 2016 34,794 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 32,351 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 26 Jun 2014 31,872 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 31,766 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 31,259 miles

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 30,030 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,848 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 21,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 21,012 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,903 miles

Rear tyres just legal.

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 OPR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BC05 OPR, 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 OPR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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