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PE05 BZV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,964 mi
Last recorded131,964 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 BZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 131,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 131,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 127,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 120,939 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 120,939 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 115,435 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 115,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 107,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear on 1.6 LIMIT

Fail 21 Dec 2021 107,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 1.6 LIMIT

Fail 16 Dec 2021 107,109 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 101,443 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 95,646 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 88,342 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,306 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax holder and sticker ()

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 79,306 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax holder and sticker ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,901 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 69,901 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 60,720 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,596 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,132 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 30,383 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,374 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2010 18,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 16,964 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2009 12,117 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 9,271 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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PE05 BZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PE05 BZV, 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 PE05 BZV registered?

PE05 BZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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