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VU05 BFE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

191,242 mi
Last recorded191,242 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 BFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 191,242 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 191,236 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 182,594 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 176,271 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases second box on centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre section bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front n/s and o/s tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slightly tight

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 176,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases second box on centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre section bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front n/s and o/s tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear brake slightly tight

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 170,398 miles

Handbrake warning light staying on when pedal released

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 170,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Handbrake warning light staying on when pedal released

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 154,654 miles

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))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 154,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass faded (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2018 137,907 miles

Parking brake sticking on slightly.

only one lamp working in hi-level stop lamp.

Fail 12 Feb 2018 137,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake sticking on slightly.

only one lamp working in hi-level stop lamp.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 123,819 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 123,819 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 108,700 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 91,336 miles

Centre brake light partially out

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 91,336 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre brake light partially out

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 May 2014 85,669 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 79,052 miles

Os wing mirror glass clouded

Centre brake light partially out

Fail 9 May 2013 79,052 miles

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

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

Centre brake light partially out

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Os wing mirror glass clouded

Pass 10 May 2012 73,375 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 73,375 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 May 2011 67,842 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 60,081 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 60,081 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2009 51,628 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 42,723 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)

n/s/r tyre run flat with probable internal damage

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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VU05 BFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VU05 BFE, 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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VU05 BFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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