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BT55 LGC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,121 mi
Last recorded144,121 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 144,121 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 132,848 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 132,848 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 126,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 126,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 122,445 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 115,044 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 91,448 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 68,534 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,376 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,385 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 38,150 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 31,608 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 24,501 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 24,501 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LGC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

BT55 LGC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is BT55 LGC safe to buy?

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