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BT05 VYS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,495 mi
Last recorded120,495 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 VYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 120,495 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 119,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light centre (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 119,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light centre (4.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 6 Mar 2020 116,880 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 109,966 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 107,884 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 100,221 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,493 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 85,688 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 77,310 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,363 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,376 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 49,337 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 49,337 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 39,977 miles

numerous chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2008 30,140 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 VYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VYS, 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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BT05 VYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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