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BG55 JZM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,521 mi
Last recorded96,521 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 JZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 96,521 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2026 96,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam from light at all (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 95,333 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 95,333 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 94,017 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 94,017 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 92,905 miles

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

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 87,126 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 83,905 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 81,446 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 78,190 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 78,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 70,840 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 70,832 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 62,053 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 58,395 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs both sides lipped

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall slight cuts

Pass 9 Jun 2015 56,891 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 May 2015 56,874 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 2 Apr 2014 51,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 45,610 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,460 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,189 miles

All tyres getting low on tread.

Large oil leak from around gearbox!

Rubber grommet around steering column where it passes through bulkhead split!

Pass 17 Sep 2009 19,025 miles

park brake travel a bit excessive , recommend adjustment

Pass 26 Sep 2008 9,060 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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BG55 JZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG55 JZM, 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 BG55 JZM registered?

BG55 JZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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