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BJ55 XFD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

75,829 mi
Last recorded75,829 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 XFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 75,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 70,006 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 69,264 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 61,097 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder close to cord construction (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2024 61,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder close to cord construction (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 51,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 44,789 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 44,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 44,305 miles

All brake disc has surface corrosion

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2021 44,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake disc has surface corrosion

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 42,504 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 41,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Bumper damage covered with tape

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

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 21 Feb 2019 41,303 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2018 40,675 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 37,693 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 37,059 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 35,927 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,176 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 34,176 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 32,004 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 31,098 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,249 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,577 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,337 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 20,337 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)

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 XFD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BJ55 XFD, 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 XFD registered?

BJ55 XFD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is BJ55 XFD safe to buy?

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