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BT05 CYX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,775 mi
Last recorded155,775 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 CYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 155,775 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 155,773 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment warning lamp stays on (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake excessively binding when in reverse (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2016 153,614 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 151,434 miles

rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2014 147,837 miles

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2013 138,807 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 138,807 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 127,726 miles

srs light staying on

Fail 31 Jul 2012 127,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

srs light staying on

Pass 4 Jul 2011 116,265 miles

Both front wipers smearing (not fully clearing) screen

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Tracking possibly out?

Pass 12 Jun 2010 108,018 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 101,266 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 101,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 84,339 miles

slight damage to n/s/f bumper

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 CYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CYX, 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 CYX registered?

BT05 CYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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