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BF05 BGY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026
Pass 3 Jun 2025 93,033 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 92,997 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 92,490 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 92,300 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 91,156 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 89,840 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 88,023 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 82,852 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 76,469 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 71,459 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,747 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 58,575 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 42,192 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,086 miles

nearside rear vtyre splitting on inner sidewall

offside rear pads look low

offside rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 40,061 miles

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,433 miles

Rear 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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BF05 BGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BF05 BGY, 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 BGY registered?

BF05 BGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BF05 BGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 BGY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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