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BT55 KVG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,519 mi
Last recorded88,519 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 KVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 88,519 miles

esp light on dash may be linked to tyre pressures

high level (3 rd brake lamp inop)

tyre pressure light on dash (low pressure0

very slight play in nearside wheel bearing

Pass 27 Oct 2015 75,268 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 75,268 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 69,042 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 67,905 miles

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

front pads look quite low

o/s/r tyre is on 3.0mm

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar d-bushes

Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,976 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 64,973 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 59,291 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 52,110 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 27 Nov 2009 44,391 miles

nearside rear tyre nail

Pass 30 Dec 2008 35,652 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 35,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 KVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KVG, 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 BT55 KVG registered?

BT55 KVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is BT55 KVG safe to buy?

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