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BF55 JKN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,052 mi
Last recorded121,052 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 JKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 121,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tires,wearing outer wall 225/45r17

Fail 25 Mar 2019 121,052 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tires,wearing outer wall 225/45r17

Pass 12 Mar 2018 119,384 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 119,384 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 117,053 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 117,053 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 114,595 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 114,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40r17 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 112,274 miles

front windscreen stone chip

Pass 6 Mar 2014 108,387 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 108,387 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 103,548 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 100,877 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 93,208 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 93,208 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 80,314 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 80,314 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

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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BF55 JKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BF55 JKN, 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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BF55 JKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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