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BX55 OJL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

205,454 mi
Last recorded205,454 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 OJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 205,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 205,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 180,478 miles

LEDS in centre brake light inop

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 153,883 miles

LEDS in centre brake light inop

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 127,952 miles

EML on

One LED light not working in centre brake light

Fail 17 Nov 2010 127,952 miles

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

EML on

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

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

One LED light not working in centre brake light

Fail 27 Nov 2009 103,320 miles

EML on

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 103,320 miles

EML on

Pass 28 Nov 2008 75,112 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 75,112 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BX55 OJL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BX55 OJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BX55 OJL?

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What year was BX55 OJL registered?

BX55 OJL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is BX55 OJL safe to buy?

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