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DU54 BYV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,539 mi
Last recorded149,539 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 BYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 149,539 miles

Head lamp lens deteriorated

Windscreen damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2024 149,539 miles

Head lamp lens deteriorated

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2024 149,420 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens contaminated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens contaminated (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2023 146,151 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 138,615 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 138,615 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 136,876 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 132,474 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jun 2020 132,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jun 2019 125,188 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 119,722 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 119,721 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 189,785 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 106,815 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 106,780 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 105,024 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 101,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on exhaust system.

Pass 5 Apr 2014 100,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 99,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 92,285 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 79,873 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 68,912 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 68,912 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 57,583 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres have outer edges of treads worn.

Fail 29 Jan 2010 57,583 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres have outer edges of treads worn.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 44,847 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 28,445 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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DU54 BYV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU54 BYV, 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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DU54 BYV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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