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BD55 GXF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,168 mi
Last recorded112,168 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 GXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 112,168 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 105,233 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 105,233 miles

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 9 Feb 2018 98,900 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 98,900 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 98,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner side light is inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 98,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 93,193 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 88,914 miles

Both rear disc is lipped

Both rear pads are 70% worn

Centre exhaust bracket broken however exhaust is still secure

Fail 15 Feb 2016 88,914 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both rear disc is lipped

Both rear pads are 70% worn

Centre exhaust bracket broken however exhaust is still secure

Pass 16 Feb 2015 84,194 miles

Both rear brake hoses cracked and perished

Centre exhaust bracket broken, however exhaust is secure

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Pass 31 Jan 2014 77,911 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 77,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 72,358 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 62,395 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 48,300 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,300 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 33,741 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 18,213 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 16,900 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 16,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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BD55 GXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BD55 GXF, 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 BD55 GXF registered?

BD55 GXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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