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BU05 ZNZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,271 mi
Last recorded68,271 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ZNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 68,271 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 67,194 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 66,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 64,159 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 63,399 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 62,253 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 61,182 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 58,090 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 55,406 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 54,925 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 53,840 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,088 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,575 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 49,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,615 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,361 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 43,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,938 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 39,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,515 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,350 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 20,325 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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BU05 ZNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BU05 ZNZ, 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

How do I check the history of BU05 ZNZ?

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What year was BU05 ZNZ registered?

BU05 ZNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is BU05 ZNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 ZNZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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