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FH54 OOV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,555 mi
Last recorded102,555 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 OOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 102,555 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 102,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 98,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 92,866 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 92,866 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 92,866 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 92,223 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

both front headlamps poor beam image satisfactory at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2021 90,400 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 85,501 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 80,144 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 78,571 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,372 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 78,372 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 78,256 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 77,432 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 76,636 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 76,636 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge and perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 23 May 2013 73,860 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 71,112 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 68,037 miles

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

rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 25 May 2011 68,037 miles

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

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

rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 28 May 2010 63,870 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 63,870 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 61,479 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear exhaust cracked/slightly blowing

Pass 26 Jan 2009 50,246 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 39,332 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 39,332 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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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FH54 OOV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FH54 OOV, 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 FH54 OOV registered?

FH54 OOV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is FH54 OOV safe to buy?

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