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BX05 WXM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,147 mi
Last recorded170,147 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 WXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 170,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 170,143 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 168,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 168,099 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 162,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 162,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 156,724 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 148,524 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 148,524 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 136,333 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 124,415 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 113,263 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 109,367 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 104,036 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 104,036 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 97,060 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 46,262 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 82,516 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 82,410 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 75,531 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BX05 WXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BX05 WXM, 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 BX05 WXM registered?

BX05 WXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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