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GU05 BSZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,055 mi
Last recorded168,055 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 168,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 168,055 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 157,596 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 157,535 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 148,031 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 142,564 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 142,564 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 130,117 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 130,117 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 118,012 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 97,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 89,676 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 89,675 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 73,747 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,747 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 55,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 55,353 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,710 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 37,710 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 23,658 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 BSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 GU05 BSZ, 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 GU05 BSZ registered?

GU05 BSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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