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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear subframe/suspension arms - slightly corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside rear seat belt fraying
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main pipes to Nearside and Offside rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside rear seat belt fraying
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 55% (3.7.B.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge
offside front tyre starting to wear smooth on edges
rear exhaust box front bracket missing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust bracket corroded
nearside rear seat belt webbing starting to fray
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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BG05 WXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 WXV, 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 WXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 May 2005.
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