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BL54 GYZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,798 mi
Last recorded184,798 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 GYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 184,798 miles

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

corrosion built up on underside of car and all suspension components

Fail 27 Oct 2022 184,795 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion built up on underside of car and all suspension components

Pass 27 May 2021 174,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2021 174,987 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 168,307 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 168,307 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 152,657 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 152,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 137,329 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 133,987 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 127,930 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 122,754 miles

front discs worn

rear exhaust bkt broken

small chip front wind screen

under body & componants showing corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2015 122,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front discs worn

rear exhaust bkt broken

small chip front wind screen

under body & componants showing corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2014 116,442 miles

front headlights dull

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 7 Mar 2013 109,946 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 109,931 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 103,142 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket corroded but adequetly supported

Fail 13 Mar 2012 103,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket corroded but adequetly supported

Pass 21 Mar 2011 87,419 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 70,901 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 70,824 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,773 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 50,773 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 32,906 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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BL54 GYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GYZ, 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 GYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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