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FD55 BMV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

225,037 mi
Last recorded225,037 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 BMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 225,037 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2023 213,879 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2022 210,296 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 196,177 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted slight wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop links bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake lines covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear under body and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2019 188,123 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 184,228 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 184,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 173,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2016 157,092 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 157,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 143,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2014 142,010 miles

Nearside rear anti roll-bar rubber bush has slight play

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 142,005 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear anti roll-bar rubber bush has slight play

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 128,747 miles

Both rear tyres on wear bars

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2013 128,737 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both rear tyres on wear bars

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake warning light stays on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 115,086 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 115,084 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 98,257 miles

Front number plate insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 98,257 miles

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

Front number plate insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 73,216 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 73,216 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,323 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,396 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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FD55 BMV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FD55 BMV, 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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FD55 BMV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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