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BN55 LZA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,639 mi
Last recorded99,639 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 99,639 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 99,639 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 99,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 82,563 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 81,284 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 78,873 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2019 76,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2018 76,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished, not excessive at time of test

Offside Rear tyre valve perished, not excessive at time of test

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2018 76,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished, not excessive at time of test

Offside Rear tyre valve perished, not excessive at time of test

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2017 75,636 miles

Central exhaust mounting detached, but system secure

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished, not excessive at time of test

Offside Rear tyre valve perished, not excessive at time of test

Parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 28 Jan 2017 75,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central exhaust mounting detached, but system secure

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished, not excessive at time of test

Offside Rear tyre valve perished, not excessive at time of test

Parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Jan 2016 32,250 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 32,250 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted nearside front (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 67,294 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 67,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 58,323 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 51,586 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 44,520 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,520 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,656 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,006 miles

bleed nipples on all calipers wet from prior brakefluid change

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,327 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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BN55 LZA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BN55 LZA, 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

How do I check the history of BN55 LZA?

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What year was BN55 LZA registered?

BN55 LZA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is BN55 LZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 LZA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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