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BF05 VLU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

138,739 mi
Last recorded138,739 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 138,739 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 138,720 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 138,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 138,676 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2021 137,099 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 133,575 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 133,561 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 131,562 miles

under side of vehicle covered cannot inspect.

Fail 4 Jul 2019 131,558 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

under side of vehicle covered cannot inspect.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 126,105 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 126,105 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Plastic covers prevent inspection of underside and outer sill.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 126,104 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Plastic covers prevent inspection of underside and outer sill.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 121,780 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 118,324 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs showing signs of corrosion (3.5.1i)

osf wiper smearing

Pass 7 Nov 2015 113,288 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 113,286 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar insecure fouling components (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 104,609 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 104,609 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 101,977 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 92,337 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,605 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 80,988 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 71,807 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 71,807 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,352 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,049 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 VLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

BF05 VLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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