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BT05 CYO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

178,873 mi
Last recorded178,873 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 CYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 178,873 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 178,872 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 167,360 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise - replacement (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 160,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 154,399 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 154,399 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint hub end. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 147,724 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 143,743 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 143,714 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 133,872 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear O/S/R lamp damaged been tapped up

Pass 7 Aug 2017 119,973 miles

offside rear tyre slight wear on edges

Fail 7 Aug 2017 119,973 miles

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

offside rear tyre slight wear on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2016 109,720 miles

brake pads low front and rear

Fail 11 Aug 2016 109,720 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed (4.1.D.1a)

brake pads low front and rear

Pass 11 Aug 2015 104,785 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 94,022 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 94,022 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2013 77,803 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 66,830 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front castor arm bushed deteriorated

front brake pad wear sensor wire detached

Fail 15 May 2012 66,829 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front castor arm bushed deteriorated

front brake pad wear sensor wire detached

Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,433 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 40,524 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 40,106 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front discs heaverly lipped

Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,813 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,499 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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BT05 CYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BT05 CYO, 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 BT05 CYO registered?

BT05 CYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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