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BL54 HFB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,845 mi
Last recorded97,845 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 HFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 97,845 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 83,048 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 83,048 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 70,378 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 62,129 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,622 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 58,622 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 51,071 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 51,071 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 44,272 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

noise from n/s rear suspension spring unable to find cause ,suggest remove wheel to allow close inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,940 miles

o/s front fog light inoperative

o/s front fog light lense fractured

plastic covers fitted to n/s & o/s floor & sills unable to access condition

Fail 11 Oct 2010 38,940 miles

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

o/s front fog light inoperative

o/s front fog light lense fractured

plastic covers fitted to n/s & o/s floor & sills unable to access condition

Pass 23 Nov 2009 34,369 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 34,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 27,349 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 20,024 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 HFB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HFB, 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 HFB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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