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L50 BJO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

62,591 mi
Last recorded62,591 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 BJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 62,591 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 60,659 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 60,659 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 57,343 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 54,501 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 21 Feb 2023 54,501 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Feb 2022 49,192 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower front arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 24 Feb 2022 49,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower front arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Feb 2021 40,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Feb 2020 39,596 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Feb 2019 35,966 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Jan 2018 32,545 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Feb 2017 27,801 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,790 miles

hand brake lever not returning

Pass 4 Feb 2015 24,790 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 24,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 22,605 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 19,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 15,821 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 12,914 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 11,449 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 9,713 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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L50 BJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L50 BJO, 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 L50 BJO registered?

L50 BJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is L50 BJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 BJO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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