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BT55 DWU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,037 mi
Last recorded150,037 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 DWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 150,037 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 146,667 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 142,147 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 142,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 139,867 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 134,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 127,408 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 127,356 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 115,822 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 101,815 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2014 101,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 91,384 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 91,384 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 82,201 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2012 82,198 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2011 72,236 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 72,236 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre splitting

offside front cross strut bush worn

Pass 5 Jul 2010 66,025 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 57,905 miles

damage to alloys

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2009 57,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

damage to alloys

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,929 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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BT55 DWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT55 DWU, 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 BT55 DWU registered?

BT55 DWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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