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BL05 VXN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,581 mi
Last recorded85,581 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 VXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 85,581 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 83,299 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 83,293 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 80,708 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 77,641 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 75,636 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 73,264 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 71,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 65,031 miles

both rear tyres close to limits

Pass 9 Feb 2018 60,485 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,400 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 56,400 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 53,114 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 53,110 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush in rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 52,768 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 52,766 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 49,129 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 May 2013 49,129 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,009 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,188 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,612 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 26,612 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 VXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BL05 VXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL05 VXN registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL05 VXN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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