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BD55 HFW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,494 mi
Last recorded107,494 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 HFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 107,494 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear corrosion present underside of vehicle

Rear seats down at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2019 94,229 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 94,223 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 83,844 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 73,861 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 66,379 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

front brake disc deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2016 66,377 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure main beam bulb fitted wrong (1.7.3)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides very low (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,434 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 61,434 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 53,078 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,083 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,626 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 20,011 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 18,091 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre split to tread pattern

underside covered

Pass 24 Oct 2009 18,091 miles

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

o/s rear tyre split to tread pattern

underside covered

Fail 25 Oct 2008 14,665 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 14,665 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 HFW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HFW, 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 HFW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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