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H4 VEK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,585 mi
Last recorded85,585 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 VEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 85,585 miles

suspension parts corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 83,829 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre slight buldge

Fail 4 Oct 2024 83,829 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust front brackets burst

Pass 5 Oct 2023 82,269 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 81,546 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 81,544 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2021 80,642 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 80,639 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 79,866 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 78,648 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 78,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 74,842 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 72,678 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts on sidewall 225/45/17

Fail 28 Aug 2017 72,675 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/f tyre has cuts on sidewall 225/45/17

Pass 2 Apr 2015 67,975 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,594 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 57,769 miles

advise n/s/r tyre sidewall damged/torn but not affecting its strength

Fail 23 Jan 2013 57,769 miles

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

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

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

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

advise n/s/r tyre sidewall damged/torn but not affecting its strength

Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,628 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 57,628 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,681 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,841 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 31,711 miles

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

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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H4 VEK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H4 VEK, 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 H4 VEK registered?

H4 VEK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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