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KW54 BXM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,892 mi
Last recorded125,892 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 BXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 125,892 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 125,892 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 119,854 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 108,865 miles

both steering rack arms

osf rim slight buckle

rear brake pads 70% worn

Fail 1 Jun 2015 108,864 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both steering rack arms

osf rim slight buckle

rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 5 Aug 2014 98,912 miles

nearside reverse light not working

Fail 5 Aug 2014 98,912 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside reverse light not working

Fail 5 Aug 2013 80,510 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 80,510 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,193 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 41,455 miles

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly

Fail 18 Oct 2010 41,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,346 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cut along inner sidewall, not deep enough to see ply or cord

Fail 26 Oct 2009 36,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has cut along inner sidewall, not deep enough to see ply or cord

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,595 miles

rear brake pads low

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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KW54 BXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KW54 BXM, 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 KW54 BXM registered?

KW54 BXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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