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BT55 TWX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

145,664 mi
Last recorded145,664 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 TWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 145,664 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 142,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 138,658 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 134,513 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 128,641 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 126,612 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 116,037 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 116,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 30 Jan 2016 109,793 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 102,512 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 99,907 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 92,601 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 82,838 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 74,011 miles

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Fail 17 Nov 2010 73,799 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 67,287 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 56,238 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

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 TWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 TWX, 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 TWX registered?

BT55 TWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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