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BK55 ZCU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,939 mi
Last recorded110,939 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 ZCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 110,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 110,874 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 105,273 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 105,166 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 99,125 miles

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

outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2017 99,125 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 92,557 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 13 Jan 2016 92,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Jan 2015 85,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 85,293 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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested in very wet conditions.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,400 miles

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

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

nearside rear indicator badly faded suggest replacement

rear reg plate loose

Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,750 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 52,308 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 52,202 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cuts in side wall inner edges cords not showing at present

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,515 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 37,741 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 26,580 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,580 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

restricted access to testable items

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 ZCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BK55 ZCU, 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 ZCU registered?

BK55 ZCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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