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BL05 FXU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,473 mi
Last recorded109,473 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 FXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 109,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 104,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear subframe undersealed.

Pass 30 Jan 2024 97,238 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 96,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 85,327 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 85,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 75,489 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 75,479 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 74,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outside edge of tread and sidewall damage not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outside edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 73,322 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 71,709 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 69,637 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 67,882 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 65,518 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 63,437 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall / tread cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,084 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 62,065 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,477 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust pipe mount weld broken

Pass 15 Feb 2012 51,512 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,564 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,312 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,203 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 FXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FXU, 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 BL05 FXU registered?

BL05 FXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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The MOT history for BL05 FXU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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