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BT54 TRV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,806 mi
Last recorded143,806 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 TRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 143,806 miles

rear heat shield loose

slight oil leak evident

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 19 Oct 2015 143,806 miles

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

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

rear heat shield loose

slight oil leak evident

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Nov 2014 135,914 miles

o/s/f inner wheel rim slightly buckled

Fail 5 Nov 2014 135,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f inner wheel rim slightly buckled

Pass 30 Oct 2013 125,876 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 125,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

exhaust system corroded

front lower arm rear bushes worn

oil leak evident

rear tyres worn close to wear markers

Pass 31 Oct 2012 113,522 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 113,521 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 101,079 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 95,529 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 83,849 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 67,110 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 51,515 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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BT54 TRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BT54 TRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT54 TRV registered?

BT54 TRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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