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BV05 XUX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

188,531 mi
Last recorded188,531 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 XUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 188,531 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 188,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 178,550 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front headlight lenses faded

Oil leaks

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 162,717 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 152,814 miles

FRONT BEARINGS

NSF STEERING ARM

Fail 6 Oct 2020 152,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

FRONT BEARINGS

NSF STEERING ARM

Pass 8 Oct 2019 145,495 miles

n/s/f tyre worn very close to limits on outer edge.

n/s/r tyre worn close.

o/s/f steering arm has slight movement.

Fail 4 Oct 2019 145,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated rack gaitor. (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn very close to limits on outer edge.

n/s/r tyre worn close.

o/s/f steering arm has slight movement.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 135,391 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 129,548 miles

Offside & nearside rear tyres worn at outer edges

Pass 8 Sep 2016 123,003 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 123,003 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 119,165 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 119,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 112,211 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 106,549 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 100,836 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 100,731 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 100,723 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 100,145 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 81,265 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 80,456 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 80,456 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 71,447 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 71,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedel anti slip worn

o/side rear tyre has a large nail in it

Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,392 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 37,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,567 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 XUX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BV05 XUX, 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 XUX registered?

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

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