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BG55 PKK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,399 mi
Last recorded135,399 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 PKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 135,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 127,033 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 117,603 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 117,593 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 110,909 miles

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

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2018 110,905 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 98,701 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 98,700 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle more than 30% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 72,988 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 52,468 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 52,468 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 49,292 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 46,216 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 41,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 38,416 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 35,620 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 35,620 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,291 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 23,371 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 PKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BG55 PKK, 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 PKK registered?

BG55 PKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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