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BF05 VKB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

119,960 mi
Last recorded119,960 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 119,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface rust

Pass 13 May 2023 102,533 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All, slightly on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All casings slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 88,393 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 83,260 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 68,618 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,762 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,293 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,832 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 42,831 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,693 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,939 miles

Slight damage to high level stop lamp

Slight oil leak from g/box

Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,868 miles

Minor oil leak from gearbox

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 18,305 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 12,455 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 VKB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 VKB, 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 VKB registered?

BF05 VKB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 VKB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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