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FH05 KDJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,474 mi
Last recorded54,474 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 KDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 54,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 50,292 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 50,292 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 44,303 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 41,275 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 41,274 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres getting low 245/40/17

Pass 16 Jan 2018 38,871 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 38,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 35,851 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 32,529 miles

under shield fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 30,411 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 28,531 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,297 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 25,840 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 25,840 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,215 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 19,801 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 19,801 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,573 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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FH05 KDJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FH05 KDJ, 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 FH05 KDJ registered?

FH05 KDJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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The MOT history for FH05 KDJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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