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G12 BOD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

36,779 mi
Last recorded36,779 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 BOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 36,779 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 27,401 miles

All 4 x tyre valve stems & tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2024 21,452 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 20,611 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2021 19,954 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 19,864 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 19,743 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 19,251 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 19,026 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 18,703 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 18,377 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 17,632 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 16,007 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 15,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 13,772 miles

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

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 5 Dec 2011 11,783 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 10,833 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 8,319 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 61,858 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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G12 BOD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G12 BOD, 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

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What year was G12 BOD registered?

G12 BOD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is G12 BOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G12 BOD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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