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BT05 LJZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,007 mi
Last recorded135,007 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 135,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 133,784 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 132,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 132,224 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 127,916 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 125,619 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 122,752 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 120,643 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 119,590 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 114,517 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 110,487 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 107,030 miles

Front Brake discs partially worn.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 100,219 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 72,055 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 LJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BT05 LJZ, 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 LJZ registered?

BT05 LJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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