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BG55 UPK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,993 mi
Last recorded119,993 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 UPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 119,993 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 114,653 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 111,016 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 109,510 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2021 108,386 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 108,386 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 108,197 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2020 108,197 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2019 108,163 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 107,924 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 103,007 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 93,437 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 87,841 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,297 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 77,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 72,446 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 72,446 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 60,299 miles

both front tyre sidewalls torn/cut/perished

Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,169 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 50,169 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,062 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 UPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UPK, 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 UPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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