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BG05 CHH

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,122 mi
Last recorded123,122 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 CHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 123,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline plus side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline plus side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline plus side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 120,504 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 119,386 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 113,330 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 108,008 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

high level brake light inoperative(cannot determine if wired)

Fail 20 Jul 2020 108,008 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

high level brake light inoperative(cannot determine if wired)

Pass 25 Jul 2019 107,846 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 107,701 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 106,650 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 106,064 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 30 Jun 2016 106,064 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Jul 2015 105,329 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Jun 2014 104,499 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Nov 2012 103,180 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,016 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 88,238 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 83,851 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 83,851 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 72,966 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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BG05 CHH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BG05 CHH, 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 BG05 CHH registered?

BG05 CHH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is BG05 CHH safe to buy?

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