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BL54 HFF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

137,672 mi
Last recorded137,672 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 HFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 137,672 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly requires adjustment or repair (1.3.1 (c))

vehicle has oil wax underseal underneath

Pass 4 Mar 2025 133,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 133,751 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted lining material detached from backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear of tank. hose clips badly corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 129,334 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 129,334 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2022 123,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 123,372 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 123,242 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 121,336 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 118,230 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 116,825 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 115,677 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 115,127 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 113,314 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside, marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 111,536 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 109,000 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 106,045 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 102,548 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 100,537 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 93,698 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Glow plug light staying on

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F anti roll bar link gaitor split

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Unable to check rear seats or seatbelts

Wipers smearing screen

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 93,698 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Glow plug light staying on

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F anti roll bar link gaitor split

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Unable to check rear seats or seatbelts

Wipers smearing screen

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 88,580 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 84,021 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 HFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BL54 HFF, 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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What year was BL54 HFF registered?

BL54 HFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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