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BT05 CZJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

133,203 mi
Last recorded133,203 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 CZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 133,203 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 130,326 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 125,883 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 122,532 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 122,532 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 120,664 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 116,107 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 110,197 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 110,197 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 105,458 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 105,458 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 98,529 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Dec 2016 98,475 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 96,006 miles

Rear exhaust mount broke

Pass 8 Jan 2014 75,840 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Fail 8 Jan 2014 75,840 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 31 Dec 2012 70,184 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Dec 2012 70,183 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 65,211 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 59,995 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 51,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 51,412 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 36,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,154 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 CZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 CZJ, 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 CZJ registered?

BT05 CZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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