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BV05 XUW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,285 mi
Last recorded105,285 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 XUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 105,285 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost sub-frame mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost sub-frame mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 105,277 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost sub-frame mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost sub-frame mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 100,363 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 94,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **2MM** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **3MM** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 85,225 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Both Mountings Nr Gear Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge * 1.6 MM* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *1.6 MM* (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 77,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 67,430 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 67,270 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 63,020 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 56,965 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 56,965 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 50,612 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 40,974 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 33,565 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 26,317 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 25,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 23,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 22,571 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,131 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 17,934 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 17,934 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 16,102 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,993 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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BV05 XUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BV05 XUW, 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 BV05 XUW registered?

BV05 XUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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