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BK54 ZXX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,217 mi
Last recorded71,217 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 ZXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2021 71,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 67,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated prs (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 63,199 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 59,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 56,260 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake pads appear low

covers and shields fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2016 56,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake pads appear low

covers and shields fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 50,888 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 45,857 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 41,557 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 35,152 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 3 May 2011 35,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 21,397 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 20,463 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 20,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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BK54 ZXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK54 ZXX, 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 BK54 ZXX registered?

BK54 ZXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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