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BT55 ZYG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

134,795 mi
Last recorded134,795 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 134,795 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 122,867 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 122,867 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 111,667 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 111,667 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 96,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 83,068 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 83,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 79,159 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 79,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 78,934 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 78,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 75,650 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 71,202 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 71,202 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad wear warning light on (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid too high (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid too low (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 64,571 miles

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2015 64,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35 ZR 18 Runway (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35 ZR 18 Runway (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2015 56,294 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 56,294 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 54,065 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2014 54,065 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 51,642 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,794 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 47,178 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 47,178 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,181 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,917 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 ZYG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ZYG, 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 ZYG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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