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BN05 TWY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,767 mi
Last recorded125,767 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 TWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 125,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 120,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 120,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 116,248 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 112,027 miles

Nearside Rear inner sidewall splitting

Pass 6 Sep 2016 106,019 miles

Nearside Rear cracked

Fail 6 Sep 2016 106,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2015 101,148 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 101,143 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 93,618 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 88,637 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 88,637 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 81,534 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 81,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 77,685 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 72,361 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 61,322 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 47,912 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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BN05 TWY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BN05 TWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 TWY registered?

BN05 TWY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for BN05 TWY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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