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BG05 KOJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,435 mi
Last recorded117,435 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 117,435 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

all brake disc corroded

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

rear anti-roll bar mounting D bushes worn

Fail 28 Jul 2016 117,435 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake disc corroded

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

rear anti-roll bar mounting D bushes worn

Pass 5 Jun 2015 113,157 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 113,157 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 110,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 106,810 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

dash warning lamp on - reverse light fault

Pass 5 Dec 2013 106,810 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

dash warning lamp on - reverse light fault

Pass 28 Nov 2012 101,201 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 13 Oct 2011 99,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 78,177 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 65,224 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 65,222 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 47,774 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 KOJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BG05 KOJ, 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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BG05 KOJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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