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BP54 XVO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,190 mi
Last recorded146,190 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 XVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 146,190 miles

both headlamps secured by cable ties and aims just on limit-nsf anti roll bar boot perished-oil leak-front registration plate slightly deteriorated-drivers seat belt frayed slightly-all tyres slightly perished-

both inner steering rack arms slight play-nsf anti roll bar link boot perished-nsf track rod end slight play-

front and rear brake discs corroded/pitted/wearing low- rear and front brake pads wearing low-rear axle corroded-brake pipes corroded/covered by substance-wishbone bushes perished slightly-coil springs corroded-

Fail 17 Mar 2025 144,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted unable to see some components

Pass 1 Mar 2024 136,144 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 136,144 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 128,530 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 128,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 123,562 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 123,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On the outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 119,913 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 119,910 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 118,383 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 112,684 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 112,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge of the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2 - 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 105,153 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 96,802 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 92,406 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 87,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 87,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 78,206 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 71,863 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 70,079 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 66,814 miles

1.slight damage to off side front tyre outer side wall 2.slight damage to near side rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 20 Feb 2010 61,103 miles

1.slight damage to off side front tyre outer sill worn.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,795 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 49,795 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 38,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BP54 XVO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BP54 XVO, 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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BP54 XVO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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