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BG55 XRM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,627 mi
Last recorded138,627 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 XRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 138,627 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 131,109 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 126,266 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 126,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 28 Sep 2019 121,777 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 118,510 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 115,714 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust bracket insecure but still supported

Pass 27 Sep 2016 113,660 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2016 113,652 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2015 111,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 110,581 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 110,533 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 108,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 108,138 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 85,704 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 5 Oct 2010 70,919 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,091 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 44,860 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 XRM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XRM, 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 XRM registered?

BG55 XRM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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