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DY05 JHF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,495 mi
Last recorded158,495 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 JHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 158,495 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2021 158,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2020 153,547 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 146,845 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 46,843 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 135,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' o/s front (8.3.1a)

corrossion on rear suspension

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2018 135,661 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s front rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' o/s front (8.3.1a)

corrossion on rear suspension

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 124,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 113,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 100,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 90,254 miles

High level brake light unit on boot lid inoperative.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 76,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 66,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,314 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,839 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 44,839 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,359 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 27,532 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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DY05 JHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DY05 JHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY05 JHF registered?

DY05 JHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is DY05 JHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 JHF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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