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BV55 DHY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,181 mi
Last recorded147,181 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 DHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 147,181 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 147,181 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside 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))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 145,818 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 145,818 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 142,337 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 142,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 138,586 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 138,586 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 134,720 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 131,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 131,300 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 126,874 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 119,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 111,624 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 101,961 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 92,837 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 92,837 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 81,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 81,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 68,009 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 57,596 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 48,585 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 37,769 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 28,403 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 19,681 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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BV55 DHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BV55 DHY, 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 DHY registered?

BV55 DHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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