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GD54 HDU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,037 mi
Last recorded95,037 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD54 HDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 95,037 miles

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

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 95,037 miles

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

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2023 93,812 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 93,750 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 92,325 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 86,250 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 77,258 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 66,107 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 55,755 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 55,753 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 54,947 miles

front and rear brake discs rusted / corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2015 54,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front and rear brake discs rusted / corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 54,856 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 53,279 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 53,270 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,407 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 52,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 50,022 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,789 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,225 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,038 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 38,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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GD54 HDU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GD54 HDU, 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 GD54 HDU registered?

GD54 HDU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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