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BD55 XKN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

28,187 mi
Last recorded28,187 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 28,187 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 27,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2024 26,945 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 26,945 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working Center Brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 26,193 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 25,532 miles

Central Rear brake light isn`t working but unable to see if it is connected to the brake light circuit without removing trims

Pass 30 Sep 2021 24,852 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 23,875 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 23,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 22,907 miles

Front WIPER BLADE WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING.

Offside Rear TYRE 3.5MM TREAD DEPTH

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT AND O/S/R TYRES CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 22,906 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front WIPER BLADE WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear TYRE 3.5MM TREAD DEPTH

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT AND O/S/R TYRES CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 22,461 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 21,736 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 21,086 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 20,571 miles

advise both rear tyres perishing

Fail 11 Nov 2015 20,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise both rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2014 19,969 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 19,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 18,503 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 17,569 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 17,566 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres perished and wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Nov 2010 15,447 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 13,604 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 11,283 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 XKN 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 79.2%.

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 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 XKN, 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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What year was BD55 XKN registered?

BD55 XKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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