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BD55 GYS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,663 mi
Last recorded117,663 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 GYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 117,663 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 117,663 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 114,464 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 112,533 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 110,310 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 107,763 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 107,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint up (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 104,777 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 104,777 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 94,901 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 84,686 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer rusting

Fail 10 Nov 2014 84,684 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer rusting

Pass 12 Nov 2013 75,872 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 75,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,137 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 66,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 55,320 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 55,320 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 55,096 miles

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

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

unable to check all brake/ steering/ suspension components due to covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2011 55,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

unable to check all brake/ steering/ suspension components due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,842 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 36,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,265 miles

front tyres,wear on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2008 9,644 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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BD55 GYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BD55 GYS, 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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BD55 GYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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