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FD05 HNJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,269 mi
Last recorded109,269 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 HNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 109,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 105,517 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2023 105,098 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2022 99,767 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust shield loose

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 1 Jul 2021 93,415 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2020 85,484 miles

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

RBT:park brake only minimum 16%

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 6 Jul 2019 79,498 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 78,423 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 78,423 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 72,991 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 72,991 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 68,830 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 62,145 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 58,479 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 54,157 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,039 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,561 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 41,449 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

long park brake pedal travle

rear brake pads about 80% worn

Fail 16 Aug 2010 41,421 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

long park brake pedal travle

rear brake pads about 80% worn

Pass 11 Aug 2009 35,144 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 34,165 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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FD05 HNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FD05 HNJ, 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 FD05 HNJ registered?

FD05 HNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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