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BF05 VMC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,555 mi
Last recorded89,555 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 89,555 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 89,541 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output X2 (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,308 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 88,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 84,199 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 84,198 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

steering slight stiffness

Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,994 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 77,992 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 75,438 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 73,104 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 70,406 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 67,879 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,002 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 65,000 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2012 64,562 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 58,517 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 58,517 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 50,900 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 43,071 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 34,086 miles

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

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 VMC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

BF05 VMC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is BF05 VMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 VMC shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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