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GD05 HPY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,607 mi
Last recorded226,607 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 HPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2021 226,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 211,496 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 211,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 199,820 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 199,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 180,769 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 161,999 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 149,387 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 130,580 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)

covers fitted

exhaust emits smoke but not excessive

possible miss fire

Fail 7 Oct 2015 130,580 miles

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

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

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)

covers fitted

exhaust emits smoke but not excessive

possible miss fire

Pass 22 Sep 2014 108,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

handbrake pdeal anti slip pad missing

rear exhaust bracket corroded

slight brake judder from front brakes

Pass 10 Oct 2013 94,269 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on outer sides

Fail 10 Oct 2013 94,269 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on outer sides

Fail 1 Oct 2012 88,566 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning lamp indicate fault

rear silencer box outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 88,566 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning lamp indicate fault

rear silencer box outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2011 78,733 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,222 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 64,118 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,372 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 48,372 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)

Front brake discs are worn. Rear brake pads are worn low. Windscreen is chipped in the offside swept area. Parking brake pedal rubber is missing.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 37,307 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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GD05 HPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GD05 HPY, 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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GD05 HPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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