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BG05 RYF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

112,142 mi
Last recorded112,142 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 RYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 112,142 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 106,478 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 106,281 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 106,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 106,211 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 103,802 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 103,780 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 103,594 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak both central exhaust clamps broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inside edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 97,248 miles

all four tyres slightly low on inner tread Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2019 97,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all four tyres slightly low on inner tread Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2018 95,913 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 95,868 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 May 2017 93,146 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner tread

engine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

engine warning light on

nearside rear tyre slightly low on tread & slightly damaged on outer wall

Fail 17 May 2017 93,046 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner tread

engine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

engine warning light on

nearside rear tyre slightly low on tread & slightly damaged on outer wall

Pass 12 May 2016 87,033 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 80,786 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 80,777 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 73,402 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 73,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2013 64,581 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2013 64,581 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2012 57,407 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres slightly low on inner tread

Pass 16 May 2012 57,407 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres slightly low on inner tread

Pass 19 May 2011 50,679 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 40,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 35,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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 RYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 RYF, 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 RYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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