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VU05 BFM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

139,316 mi
Last recorded139,316 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 BFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 139,316 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 135,159 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 132,803 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 129,647 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 129,646 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 45 mm (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective sharp edge (4.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 124,926 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 121,749 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 115,081 miles

all jacking blocks missing

n/s/r light unit damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2019 115,081 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))

all jacking blocks missing

n/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2017 106,601 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

Fail 28 Nov 2017 106,599 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick warning light on dash (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2016 105,217 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 105,217 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 104,014 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 104,014 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 98,414 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 92,416 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 87,605 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 81,122 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

o/s/r tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 10 May 2010 73,693 miles

advise gear box sump leaking

Fail 7 May 2010 73,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise gear box sump leaking

Pass 9 May 2009 66,570 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,408 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 60,408 miles

Centre Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 BFM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BFM, 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 VU05 BFM registered?

VU05 BFM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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