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BV55 UBY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,473 mi
Last recorded84,473 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 UBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 84,473 miles

Oil leak ()

front discs worn

play in nearside front track rod end ball joint

Pass 23 Sep 2016 74,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts to side wall of tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 74,256 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack is very noisy when turned on lock to lock has plastic covers on underside of vehicle not allowing closer inspection.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,631 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Fail 23 Oct 2015 70,524 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Pass 28 Oct 2014 64,845 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2014 64,751 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 57,950 miles

offside front suspension arm (lower rear) handed incorrectly

Fail 22 Oct 2013 57,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 50,786 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,087 miles

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyre walls damaged

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres cracking

small cuts offside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,097 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Sep 2009 26,097 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 UBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UBY, 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 UBY registered?

BV55 UBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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