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BN55 RNF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,625 mi
Last recorded146,625 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 RNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 146,625 miles

Front under tray fitted limits inspection

Fail 26 Oct 2022 146,003 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2021 140,495 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 140,488 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 132,586 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 120,453 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 112,968 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 98,663 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 81,663 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 76,100 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 75,917 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 14 Jun 2014 68,818 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 61,440 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,386 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 41,012 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 41,010 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,010 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,702 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 RNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BN55 RNF, 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 BN55 RNF registered?

BN55 RNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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