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BV55 DJD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,986 mi
Last recorded185,986 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 DJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 185,986 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2019 145,015 miles

Front has slight play detected at wheel from a ball joint on both sides

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 145,012 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front has slight play detected at wheel from a ball joint on both sides

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 111,744 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 70,166 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 21 Oct 2016 67,115 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 67,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 62,926 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,215 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 52,215 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 47,316 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 40,073 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,124 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 27,682 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 DJD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DJD, 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 DJD registered?

BV55 DJD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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