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BT55 HBE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,309 mi
Last recorded66,309 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 HBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 66,309 miles

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

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

slight play in near side front steering rack end and track rod end

Pass 8 Jul 2024 65,511 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 61,319 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 61,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 57,635 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 53,057 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 53,057 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 50,885 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 50,782 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 50,027 miles

Offside Front hose ferrel to caliper corroding

Fail 24 May 2018 50,027 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front hose ferrel to caliper corroding

offside and nearside rear tyres are perished throughout the both carcasses

Pass 6 Jun 2017 49,188 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 47,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 19 May 2015 44,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 37,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 33,247 miles

front tyre wear edge

o/s h/lamp backing det

Pass 26 May 2011 28,797 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 28,795 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 16,312 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 13,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BT55 HBE, 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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BT55 HBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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