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BG55 UPJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,657 mi
Last recorded98,657 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 UPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 98,657 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 97,836 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 96,323 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 96,323 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 95,900 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated but beam pattern OK

Pass 19 Jul 2014 74,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs poor

Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,290 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 65,290 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 56,007 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 56,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,561 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 48,561 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre wearing heavily on inside edge

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,069 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 17,420 miles

both rear tyres on 1/6mm

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 UPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG55 UPJ registered?

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

Is BG55 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 UPJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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