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BJ55 VXT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

105,050 mi
Last recorded105,050 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 105,050 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 101,067 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 97,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under shields fitted ' obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jul 2017 92,003 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 90,393 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 88,422 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,234 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 84,873 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 81,842 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 76,097 miles

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

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

plastic undertray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2010 68,165 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 57,353 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,556 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 44,449 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BJ55 VXT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BJ55 VXT, 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 BJ55 VXT registered?

BJ55 VXT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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