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BF05 HTP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

236,982 mi
Last recorded236,982 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 HTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 236,982 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 202,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 178,778 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front top shock mount noisey

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad very low on limit (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays and engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2015 140,964 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 140,950 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 129,658 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 26 Nov 2014 129,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 113,057 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slight cut

Fail 26 Nov 2013 113,055 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slight cut

Pass 6 Dec 2012 101,441 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 101,441 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 101,319 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E S P Malfunction warning on dash

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 76,227 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 57,615 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 40,334 miles

STONE CHIP IN ZONE A

Fail 18 Dec 2009 40,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

STONE CHIP IN ZONE A

Pass 5 May 2009 37,442 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 31,001 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 31,000 miles

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

Offside Front 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 HTP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 HTP registered?

BF05 HTP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is BF05 HTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 HTP shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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