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BG55 UUW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,101 mi
Last recorded83,101 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 83,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake squeal

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 82,513 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fit

Fail 4 Sep 2025 82,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

sill covers fit

Pass 4 Sep 2024 81,677 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 76,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 76,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake effort low, but met min. efficiency

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 72,020 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 68,472 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 68,470 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,612 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 67,612 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 64,608 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 64,605 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRACK CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 61,117 miles

Nearside Front brake bind slight

cant see all brake pipes

Pass 24 Oct 2017 59,446 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 58,303 miles

cant see all brake pipes

Pass 27 Nov 2015 57,653 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,302 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,199 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 54,901 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 53,334 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,501 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,852 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,746 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,108 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 UUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UUW, 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 UUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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