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BN55 MUC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,779 mi
Last recorded80,779 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 80,779 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 79,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 79,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 77,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 74,749 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 69,769 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 69,743 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 66,447 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished 245/40R17 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking 3mm low tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint slight play and bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive mist of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 66,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished 245/40R17 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking 3mm low tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint slight play and bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive mist of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 60,966 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 57,605 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 57,605 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deterioated. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 51,581 miles

Front TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 51,581 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 44,464 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2014 40,668 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 40,658 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 36,446 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2013 36,437 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,053 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,711 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 23,172 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 18,146 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,998 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 MUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MUC, 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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BN55 MUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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