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BF05 BEO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,202 mi
Last recorded124,202 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 124,202 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

n/s/f anti roll bar d bush has wear

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2019 124,202 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate inscription illegible front no plate (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability o/s/r lower arm securing nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

n/s/f anti roll bar d bush has wear

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2018 110,603 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output all front lenses misted (1.7.5a)

o/s/f driving light lens cracked

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,706 miles

front discs rusty

front pads 75 percent wear

water ingress to front no plate

Fail 16 Mar 2017 95,706 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear by axle bracket broken (7.1.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r outerwall (4.1.D.1b)

bad oil leak

front discs rusty

front pads 75 percent wear

water ingress to front no plate

Pass 17 Mar 2016 78,255 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 78,255 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s/f headlight bulb fitted wrong and adj out (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 71,557 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 69,592 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,228 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 55,832 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 55,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 57,583 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 57,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 37,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 May 2009 29,941 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 23,021 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 23,021 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)

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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BF05 BEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF05 BEO, 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 BF05 BEO registered?

BF05 BEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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