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BN05 YOT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

141,564 mi
Last recorded141,564 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 141,564 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 115,786 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 104,061 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 103,282 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 103,282 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 98,702 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front wheel pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear baby seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower arms suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 94,440 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 90,674 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 25 Jan 2016 87,692 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 85,591 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 72,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,263 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,642 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 68,348 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,542 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 29,372 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,654 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 YOT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BN05 YOT, 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 BN05 YOT registered?

BN05 YOT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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