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BG55 LCA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,676 mi
Last recorded64,676 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 LCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,676 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,119 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,441 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2013 54,440 miles

Offside Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 46,799 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,004 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,124 miles

n/s/front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,721 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,351 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 LCA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LCA, 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 LCA registered?

BG55 LCA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BG55 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 LCA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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