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BL02 SEP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

164,089 mi
Last recorded164,089 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 SEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 164,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 163,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 156,142 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 146,298 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 139,249 miles

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

number plate lights dim

Fail 24 Oct 2022 139,247 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

number plate lights dim

Pass 8 Oct 2021 125,735 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 114,388 miles

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

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 22 Oct 2019 103,292 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s front tyre cut to outer sidewall

n/s rear tyre small cut to sidewall plus worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2018 94,363 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 89,718 miles

Front Wipers split

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 87,881 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 87,880 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 82,298 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 77,152 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 72,312 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 72,303 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 65,278 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 51,894 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

unable ti fully check brakes,fuel,suspension & steering due to covers fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2011 51,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

unable ti fully check brakes,fuel,suspension & steering due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,560 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,115 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,231 miles

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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BL02 SEP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL02 SEP, 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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BL02 SEP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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