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BD55 VPM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,784 mi
Last recorded114,784 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2023 114,784 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

general all over underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2022 114,303 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 113,181 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 113,181 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front /alloy (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front/alloy (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 112,438 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 111,064 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 111,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 109,453 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 109,317 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 106,383 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken, system still secure

Pass 6 Dec 2016 103,625 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken, system still secure

Fail 6 Dec 2016 103,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken, system still secure

Pass 9 Dec 2015 100,450 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken off

Fail 9 Dec 2015 100,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear - at rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust hanger broken off

Pass 3 Nov 2014 95,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 89,150 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 81,448 miles

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

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

ns side repeater has water inside

nsf tyre worn bald on outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2011 71,198 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 71,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 59,734 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 59,730 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 49,709 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 38,138 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 VPM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VPM, 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 VPM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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