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BL05 DXY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,005 mi
Last recorded129,005 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 129,005 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 129,005 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 124,111 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 107,848 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 105,589 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 104,931 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 99,395 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 93,653 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 84,327 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Front number plate is damaged but not likely to be misread

N/S/R tyre has a cut top cord but not over 25mm

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 84,327 miles

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

Both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Front number plate is damaged but not likely to be misread

N/S/R tyre has a cut top cord but not over 25mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 72,978 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 56,312 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 May 2009 49,963 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 39,869 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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BL05 DXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BL05 DXY, 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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BL05 DXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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