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GP05 BVL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,452 mi
Last recorded46,452 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 BVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 46,452 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,742 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 38,742 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,229 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 26,220 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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GP05 BVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GP05 BVL, 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 GP05 BVL registered?

GP05 BVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is GP05 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 BVL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GP05 BVL have outstanding finance?

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