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BF05 HJC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,968 mi
Last recorded161,968 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 HJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 161,968 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 154,667 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 154,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 146,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 138,654 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 133,253 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush cross arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush cross arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake back plate rusty

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush cross arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake bake plates rusty

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3.5mm and small cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

combination switch moving on steering column

Fail 8 Nov 2017 133,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested hazy no beam pattern (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested hazy no beam pattern (1.8.A.1c)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush cross arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush cross arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake back plate rusty

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush cross arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake bake plates rusty

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3.5mm and small cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

combination switch moving on steering column

Pass 7 Nov 2016 127,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust back box corroded around pipe oulets (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 120,689 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 113,204 miles

Head light cleaning system in-op

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

Off-side front fog light lense cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2014 113,204 miles

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

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

Head light cleaning system in-op

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

Off-side front fog light lense cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2013 105,448 miles

Centre exhaust clamp cracked and split

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

Fuel leak

Offside front foglight lens broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 105,448 miles

Centre exhaust clamp cracked and split

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

Fuel leak

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front foglight lens broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 98,420 miles

o/s and n/s headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2012 98,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 86,046 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 86,046 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,738 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 50,910 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 50,910 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 44,857 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 34,184 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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BF05 HJC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BF05 HJC, 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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BF05 HJC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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