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BF05 KNW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,996 mi
Last recorded159,996 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 KNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 159,996 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounts and link ends (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 159,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported blowing and front mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Front Nail in tyre both punctured ok for repair ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on shoulder

Nearside Rear cut in tyre. close to limit

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounts and link ends (2.4.G.2)

eml lamp on

Pass 1 Jun 2016 143,613 miles

Front brakes slightly inbalanced

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Fail 31 May 2016 143,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brakes slightly inbalanced

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 30 May 2015 127,895 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2015 127,894 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 114,693 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2013 100,592 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 100,413 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 85,195 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 71,083 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint worn

n/s/r shocker weak

Pass 29 May 2010 55,744 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 43,494 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,580 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 34,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KNW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KNW, 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 KNW registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF05 KNW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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