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BD05 CPY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,419 mi
Last recorded156,419 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 CPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 156,419 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 156,419 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 149,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 139,651 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 130,564 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 123,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp washers weak

small bulge in near side tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2014 110,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 94,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

nsr shock absorber not damping no leaks

Pass 16 Apr 2013 94,861 miles

nsr shock absorber not damping no leaks

Pass 17 Apr 2012 79,999 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 79,992 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake pedal not fully returning when released

Pass 5 Apr 2011 64,533 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,049 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,532 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 41,532 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 33,059 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 CPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CPY, 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 CPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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