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BV05 XVY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,600 mi
Last recorded120,600 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 120,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front exhaust pipe mounting brackets deteriorating/ corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2018 120,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front exhaust pipe mounting brackets deteriorating/ corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 114,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

near side front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

near side rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2017 114,577 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

near side front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

near side rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

rear wheel bearings not fully checked as brakes are binding

Pass 1 Apr 2016 107,482 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

back up tail lights in use

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 100,609 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 86,753 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

near side rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 4 Oct 2013 86,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

near side rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 5 Apr 2012 76,279 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,916 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,712 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 49,416 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 49,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside 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 XVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XVY, 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 XVY registered?

BV05 XVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is BV05 XVY safe to buy?

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