MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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))
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))
FRONT BEARINGS
NSF STEERING ARM
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
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.
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.
Offside & nearside rear tyres worn at outer edges
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)
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)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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BV05 XUX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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