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BL54 TXD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,322 mi
Last recorded126,322 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 TXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 126,322 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 126,322 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 104,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 81,600 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 81,565 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 61,561 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 57,243 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 52,801 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 50,069 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 47,549 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 44,660 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 44,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 40,717 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 40,713 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 37,655 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,397 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 32,275 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 28,748 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 24,932 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 21,157 miles

n/s/rear tyre inner wall perished

Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,147 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 TXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TXD, 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 TXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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