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BT05 ZZY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,817 mi
Last recorded134,817 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 ZZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 134,817 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 109,267 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 97,890 miles

parking brake pedal not returning fully allowing warning light to remain on

Fail 14 Jan 2022 97,890 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

parking brake pedal not returning fully allowing warning light to remain on

Pass 15 Dec 2020 97,313 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 97,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 89,828 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 87,207 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 87,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen need cleaning (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen need cleaning (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 83,251 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 83,248 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense misty (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 78,250 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 72,697 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 72,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2014 66,841 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 52,922 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,117 miles

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Aug 2012 48,085 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 41,980 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,729 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,364 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,233 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 ZZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZZY, 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 ZZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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