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M10 BNS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,612 mi
Last recorded167,612 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 BNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 167,612 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 167,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear exhaust box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 158,575 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 158,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 149,864 miles

engine undertrays fitted

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 138,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 132,769 miles

Front coil spring worn os,ns (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded os,ns (3.6.B.2c)

advise limited inspection due to covers floor,sill areas

Fail 17 Mar 2016 132,769 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front coil spring worn os,ns (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded os,ns (3.6.B.2c)

advise limited inspection due to covers floor,sill areas

Pass 19 Mar 2015 124,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 124,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 117,812 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers weak front

Pass 19 Mar 2013 109,840 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 109,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 101,346 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 101,341 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 91,174 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 78,369 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 78,369 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 74,604 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 74,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 53,729 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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M10 BNS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 M10 BNS, 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 M10 BNS registered?

M10 BNS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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