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GU05 BOH

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,948 mi
Last recorded139,948 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 BOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 139,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

screenwash aim needs tweaking

Fail 11 Sep 2023 139,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

screenwash aim needs tweaking

Pass 2 Sep 2022 134,797 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 125,119 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 125,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 120,664 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 113,595 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 103,595 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 103,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 94,774 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 94,768 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 88,509 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 80,862 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 68,969 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 57,989 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 49,438 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 33,466 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 30,723 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 27,973 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,748 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 19,196 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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GU05 BOH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GU05 BOH, 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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GU05 BOH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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