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BJ05 ABZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,788 mi
Last recorded108,788 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 ABZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 108,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 98,114 miles

Nearside Rear outer edge worn

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear tyre outer edge cracking

bonnet struts weak

both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn

Fail 19 Jul 2018 97,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear outer edge worn

Offside Rear tyre outer edge cracking

bonnet struts weak

both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn

both front tyre`s outer edge`s worn

both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn

Pass 19 Jul 2017 85,706 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 85,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 72,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre inner and outer edge`s worn

Fail 22 Jul 2016 72,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre inner and outer edge`s worn

Pass 24 Jul 2015 60,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 60,992 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 48,934 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Jul 2014 48,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,945 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 43,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,173 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,283 miles

Front tyres worn excessive on very outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2010 29,311 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 29,309 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 24,248 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 24,246 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,303 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 19,299 miles

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

slight play to offside of steering rack end

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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BJ05 ABZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BJ05 ABZ, 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 BJ05 ABZ registered?

BJ05 ABZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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