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BK55 VTA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,163 mi
Last recorded137,163 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 VTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 137,163 miles

advise centre rear brake light n/working

advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges

advise rear pads worn

advise slight brake inbalnce

Fail 16 Jan 2019 137,161 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise centre rear brake light n/working

advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges

advise rear pads worn

advise slight brake inbalnce

Pass 3 Oct 2017 130,089 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 124,345 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)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 124,330 miles

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

Nearside Front advise side wall damage

advise both rear tyres worn very low

advise centre rear brake light n/working

advise nail in tread n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2015 118,394 miles

Centre brake light is not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 118,364 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre brake light is not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 103,836 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)

middle brake light is not working

nearside front tyre has worn on both edges and has a small split in the inside sidewall but not down to the cords

Pass 5 Sep 2013 88,028 miles

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

centre brake lamp not working

nearside rear wheel repaired by welding.

offside front tyre inner sidewall has a cut, not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 71,373 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,252 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 50,038 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 2,148 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 2,148 miles

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

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

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 VTA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 BK55 VTA, 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 BK55 VTA registered?

BK55 VTA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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