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BD55 KWG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,530 mi
Last recorded146,530 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 146,530 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 144,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 142,948 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 140,808 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 137,915 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 134,564 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 134,564 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 126,982 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play X2 Sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 115,524 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 115,524 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 102,668 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin under half (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 102,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin under half (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 90,390 miles

N/S Front wheel slightly tight in rotation

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2014 90,390 miles

N/S Front wheel slightly tight in rotation

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 76,006 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,174 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 48,952 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 41,566 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 22,552 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 KWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD55 KWG, 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 KWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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