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BV55 DHA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,272 mi
Last recorded99,272 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 DHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 99,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 98,533 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 98,533 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 96,106 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 95,140 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 91,479 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 91,479 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 89,506 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 88,064 miles

o/s/r tyre on lomits

Pass 29 Nov 2017 85,783 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 82,735 miles

Nearside Front spring broke but still correctly located

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

Pass 1 Dec 2015 77,776 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 77,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 65,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Dec 2014 65,226 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2013 60,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 5 Dec 2012 55,894 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 50,120 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs worn

Pass 10 Dec 2010 44,903 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 37,117 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 27,467 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 3 Dec 2008 27,467 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

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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BV55 DHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BV55 DHA, 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 BV55 DHA registered?

BV55 DHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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