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BV05 XVK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,910 mi
Last recorded119,910 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 XVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 119,910 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 117,646 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 115,117 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 107,671 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 99,523 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 99,523 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 94,859 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 94,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front 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 12 Sep 2013 89,972 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 81,936 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 78,209 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 74,518 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 72,000 miles

Near side front tyre outer wall has small cut (Cords not exposed)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 67,466 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,947 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 61,947 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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 XVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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