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BL55 UUV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,588 mi
Last recorded119,588 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 UUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 119,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Parking brake requirements only just met at 17% and 16% being a pass, it appears braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 7 Oct 2025 117,239 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 113,971 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 113,971 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 109,816 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 104,824 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 31,483 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 24,305 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 18,066 miles

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

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)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 18,066 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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)

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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BL55 UUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL55 UUV, 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 BL55 UUV registered?

BL55 UUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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