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BG05 CJO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,926 mi
Last recorded123,926 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 CJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 123,926 miles

under trays

Pass 1 Mar 2019 116,834 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 107,509 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 96,513 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 72,630 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 68,513 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 66,753 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 66,752 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 63,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,553 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 67,572 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,761 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 57,189 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,822 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,391 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2008 38,391 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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 CJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BG05 CJO, 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 CJO registered?

BG05 CJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is BG05 CJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 CJO shows 16 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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