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S25 BMB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

161,395 mi
Last recorded161,395 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 BMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 161,395 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Nov 2024 161,370 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front white (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2023 157,041 miles

rear suspension heavy corrioded

Fail 24 Oct 2023 157,041 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

rear suspension heavy corrioded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 152,141 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE ON REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 152,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULP NOT FITTED CARRECLY (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULP NOT FITTED CARRECLY (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE ON REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 140,673 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 140,663 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 126,161 miles

sill covers and undertrays

Fail 6 Oct 2020 126,149 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

sill covers and undertrays

Pass 3 Oct 2019 112,275 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 112,265 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 98,600 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 98,589 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 84,909 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 main (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

sill covers and under trays

Fail 9 Oct 2017 84,899 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 main (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

sill covers and under trays

Pass 5 Oct 2016 72,266 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output 2 (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

sill covers and under trays

Fail 4 Oct 2016 72,356 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output 2 (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

sill covers and under trays

Pass 1 Oct 2015 67,693 miles

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

sill covers under trays

Pass 23 Sep 2014 63,801 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,043 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 53,412 miles

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

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

exhaust centre support

Pass 22 Oct 2011 44,161 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 36,448 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 29,306 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Nov 2008 22,512 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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S25 BMB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 S25 BMB, 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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S25 BMB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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