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DK55 HVV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,112 mi
Last recorded118,112 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 HVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 118,112 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 118,112 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 110,006 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 110,006 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 108,000 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 103,847 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 103,847 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 99,545 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 97,191 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 92,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under cover tray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,407 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under cover tray fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 83,565 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 83,565 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Headlamp no work n/s o/s (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 83,542 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside handbrake low effort

Pass 2 Feb 2016 78,340 miles

Nearside handbrake weak

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 78,303 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)

Nearside handbrake weak

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 73,938 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)

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

engine light on

slight noise from rack and pinion

Pass 12 Dec 2013 69,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 64,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Dec 2011 55,379 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 45,955 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 25,545 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 25,545 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 20,839 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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DK55 HVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 DK55 HVV, 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 DK55 HVV registered?

DK55 HVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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