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BG05 CHL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,452 mi
Last recorded75,452 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 CHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 75,452 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 70,529 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 67,210 miles

TO CLEAN FOR EMISSIONS

Pass 19 Aug 2017 64,310 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 62,912 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,728 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 60,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,320 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,621 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,688 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,909 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,844 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,723 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside front and rear tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 3 Mar 2009 47,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside front and rear tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 30 Jan 2008 40,431 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 40,426 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 CHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CHL, 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 CHL registered?

BG05 CHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is BG05 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 CHL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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