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BNZ 533

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,844 mi
Last recorded60,844 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 533
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 60,844 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 57,144 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 52,523 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 48,915 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 45,027 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 42,399 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 41,090 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 41,087 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 38,291 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 36,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 27 Jul 2018 36,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 27 Jul 2017 33,899 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 7 Jul 2016 30,998 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 28,656 miles

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edges

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 27,135 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 27,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edges

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 25,051 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 25,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 23,053 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 21,720 miles

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

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 28 Jul 2010 19,373 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 16,279 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 12,197 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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BNZ 533 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BNZ 533, 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 BNZ 533 registered?

BNZ 533 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is BNZ 533 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 533 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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