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BD05 AUP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,433 mi
Last recorded164,433 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 AUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 164,433 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 164,424 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 161,145 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged anti-glare/chromatic layer has leaked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 161,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged anti-glare/chromatic layer has leaked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 154,072 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 145,324 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 138,142 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 123,321 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 108,449 miles

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Pass 8 Aug 2013 92,019 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 83,926 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,255 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 66,543 miles

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

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

both front brake dics slightly worn and pitted

Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,767 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 55,620 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 55,521 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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BD05 AUP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BD05 AUP, 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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BD05 AUP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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