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BG05 YJE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,869 mi
Last recorded94,869 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 94,869 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 91,106 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 88,256 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 88,256 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 83,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor condition, not affecting beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor condition not affecting beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, bald on edges, Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 82,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread to chords, sidewall damged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor condition, not affecting beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor condition not affecting beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, bald on edges, Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 73,625 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 4 May 2017 68,529 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 11 May 2016 62,435 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,165 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,962 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 54,532 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 49,276 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wet test carried out

Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,276 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wet test carried out

Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,872 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,697 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,134 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,531 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 YJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YJE, 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 YJE registered?

BG05 YJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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