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BF05 KSN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,128 mi
Last recorded134,128 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 KSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 134,128 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

Pass 2 Sep 2024 129,525 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 126,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 126,880 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 122,490 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 115,299 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 115,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 110,232 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 107,697 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 107,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 106,020 miles

Front number plate is slightly loose

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust mount is in a poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2016 102,778 miles

Front both front exhaust mounts are in a poor condition

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 99,574 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 99,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 96,126 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 146,967 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 146,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 138,387 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 79,267 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 79,267 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,018 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 51,642 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,390 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 KSN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KSN, 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 KSN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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