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BG55 TFF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

123,250 mi
Last recorded123,250 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 123,250 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 123,146 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 118,234 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 111,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 104,637 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 104,637 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 98,147 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 98,147 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 94,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

surface corrosion to suspension componants

Pass 28 Oct 2020 94,127 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 93,225 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 91,331 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,004 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 86,723 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 83,953 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 81,082 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,179 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 73,653 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 64,880 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,392 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,869 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,560 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 TFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 TFF, 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 TFF registered?

BG55 TFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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