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BK55 UKD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,711 mi
Last recorded121,711 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 UKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 121,711 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 117,841 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 113,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 113,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 108,773 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 101,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 92,800 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,539 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 27 Sep 2017 84,539 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges & perrishing in tread

Offside Front tyre worn on edges & perrishing in tread

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2016 76,425 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend inspection (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 76,392 miles

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

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

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend inspection (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 68,776 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,338 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 53,399 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,575 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 6 Oct 2012 88,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 8 Oct 2011 35,910 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 35,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,154 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,350 miles

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

front braking force uneven on both sides

inner faces of front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,593 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 23,593 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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BK55 UKD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BK55 UKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK55 UKD registered?

BK55 UKD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BK55 UKD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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