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BG55 TCK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

166,896 mi
Last recorded166,896 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 TCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 166,896 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides on rear facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside rear handbrake efforts weak

Pass 21 Jul 2022 154,975 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Both rear tail lamp lenses slightly damaged

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

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 147,468 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 147,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 227,340 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 227,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 136,019 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 135,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 131,493 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 131,289 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush is worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 16 Aug 2017 125,620 miles

wear in front suspension lower ball joints,and inner bushes.

Fail 15 Aug 2017 125,618 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

wear in front suspension lower ball joints,and inner bushes.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 119,429 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 113,759 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 113,743 miles

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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2014 109,259 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 109,259 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 109,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall not deep enough for ply to expose

Fail 13 Aug 2013 101,332 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

eml and glow plug warning lights on.

intermittant,parking brake warning light on.

o/s/f coil spring slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 101,332 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

eml and glow plug warning lights on.

intermittant,parking brake warning light on.

o/s/f coil spring slightly corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 95,835 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 87,406 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 83,998 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 81,180 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 70,249 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)

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 TCK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TCK, 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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BG55 TCK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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