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DC54 BJJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,968 mi
Last recorded142,968 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 BJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 142,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to hoses and offside rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 136,484 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 128,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 120,825 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 120,816 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 113,391 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 102,871 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 102,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 92,485 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 92,469 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 84,632 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 84,632 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2011 73,740 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Uneven tyre wear on offside front tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,213 miles

Offside front tyre has a cut excess <25mm

Pass 15 Apr 2009 52,178 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)

Pass 6 May 2008 44,759 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,674 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 43,972 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 43,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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DC54 BJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DC54 BJJ, 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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DC54 BJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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