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BD55 XKB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,564 mi
Last recorded145,564 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 145,564 miles

Head light lenses deteriorated.

N/S/F Anti roll bar drop link upper dust cover damaged.

N/S/R Anti roll bar drop link lower bush worn.

Slight wear in both front wheel bearings.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 13 Apr 2019 145,321 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake caliper area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Head light lenses deteriorated.

N/S/F Anti roll bar drop link upper dust cover damaged.

N/S/R Anti roll bar drop link lower bush worn.

Slight wear in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 135,700 miles

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

both wipers split

Fail 13 Jan 2018 135,492 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slower (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly worn on the inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated catch seized (8.4.2)

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

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

both wipers split

Pass 13 Dec 2016 126,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 126,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 121,368 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake performance slightly lower

Pass 31 Dec 2014 117,625 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn low on shouler edges

Pass 7 Nov 2013 113,243 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 105,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 105,989 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)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 86,309 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 70,766 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 53,321 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 35,858 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 35,858 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)

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

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 XKB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XKB, 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 XKB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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