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43 HM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

32,086 mi
Last recorded32,086 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration43 HM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 32,086 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 32,036 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 32,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 31,903 miles

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

Wipers worn. Underbody & outer sills covered.

Pass 25 May 2022 31,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts to flexi`s. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Wipers worn. Underbody covered.

Pass 14 May 2021 31,513 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2021 31,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. only just passed (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 31,078 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 May 2019 31,078 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 30,873 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 30,670 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 29,817 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 28,448 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning light on dash

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2015 28,448 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning light on dash

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

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 27,162 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

Fail 9 May 2013 25,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2013 25,439 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2012 23,365 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 23,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 20,883 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)

Pass 21 May 2010 18,689 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 16,177 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 12,657 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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43 HM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 43 HM, 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 43 HM registered?

43 HM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is 43 HM safe to buy?

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