CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG05 SLU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,122 mi
Last recorded152,122 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 SLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 152,122 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 149,721 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 149,718 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 145,115 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 145,115 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 142,150 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 142,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bj down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BJ up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bj down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake travel

Pass 12 Nov 2019 138,211 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 128,996 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 120,212 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 120,212 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 110,119 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 96,240 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 85,709 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 74,931 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 74,872 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 59,615 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 46,673 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,343 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 25,122 miles

all tyres worn 5 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm.

rear number plate slightly delaminated.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,215 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG05 SLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG05 SLU?

You can check the full history of BG05 SLU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG05 SLU registered?

BG05 SLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is BG05 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 SLU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG05 SLU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG05 SLU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.