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BV55 DHZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,310 mi
Last recorded176,310 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 DHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 176,310 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 169,565 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 161,085 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 148,918 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 142,665 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 133,698 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 126,723 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 120,361 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 115,193 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 109,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2014 105,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 105,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2012 97,057 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 97,057 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 90,524 miles

brake warning lamp on, on dash

couple of segments in centre stop lamp inop.

minor cracks in castor arm bushes

Fail 29 Dec 2011 90,524 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake warning lamp on, on dash

couple of segments in centre stop lamp inop.

minor cracks in castor arm bushes

Pass 29 Dec 2010 81,844 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 81,827 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 69,916 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 69,766 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,901 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 DHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DHZ, 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 DHZ registered?

BV55 DHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is BV55 DHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 DHZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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