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FV54 BDY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,489 mi
Last recorded110,489 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 BDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 110,489 miles

Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn Both (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 110,489 miles

Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn Both (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 102,563 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 97,221 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 97,015 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 90,615 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 90,615 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 85,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2015 85,206 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 80,294 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 80,294 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 73,459 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 66,366 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 66,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,624 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 59,624 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,559 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 50,549 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 41,395 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 32,551 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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FV54 BDY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FV54 BDY, 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 FV54 BDY registered?

FV54 BDY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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