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BF05 OGK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,743 mi
Last recorded109,743 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 109,743 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 109,238 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 109,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 99,676 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 89,845 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 82,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 82,506 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 70,771 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 70,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 62,266 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 55,732 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,757 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 49,464 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 46,459 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 43,874 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 40,340 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 37,079 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 32,982 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 27,572 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 27,571 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 11,442 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 OGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OGK, 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 OGK registered?

BF05 OGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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