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BL54 AVP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,094 mi
Last recorded157,094 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 AVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 157,094 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 May 2021 157,061 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 156,982 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 149,249 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroding

general underbody surface rust

Fail 14 Mar 2020 149,249 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroding

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

general underbody surface rust

Fail 19 Jun 2019 149,139 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 138,575 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 138,575 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 130,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 122,499 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 122,499 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 118,297 miles

Very slight play in offside front lower arm rear ball joint

Pass 17 Jun 2015 115,298 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 115,298 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 109,665 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 109,448 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 101,964 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 95,277 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 95,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 85,929 miles

n/s front jacking point damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2010 76,268 miles

damage to n/s front jacking point

Fail 16 Jun 2010 76,241 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

damage to n/s front jacking point

Pass 3 Jun 2009 70,507 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 65,413 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 62,098 miles

front registration plate discoloured

nearside front brake disc lipped

offside front brake disc lipped

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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BL54 AVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL54 AVP, 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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BL54 AVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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