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BL05 HKM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,096 mi
Last recorded151,096 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 HKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 151,096 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 151,096 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 150,825 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 149,550 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 145,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 145,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 136,388 miles

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

Offside headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2018 129,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside indicator has intermittent fault

Pass 31 May 2017 121,116 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 108,742 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 96,585 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 96,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 85,421 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 73,098 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 59,928 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,525 miles

n/s & o/s front discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,516 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,208 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 27,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,424 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 HKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HKM, 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 HKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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