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H8 BJD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

95,457 mi
Last recorded95,457 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 BJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 95,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2026 95,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 92,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 89,340 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S /R (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 88,031 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 85,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 81,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 77,661 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 64,702 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 55,705 miles

both front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Aug 2017 54,707 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 52,564 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,575 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 Sep 2013 41,481 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,148 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,446 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 14,831 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 11,126 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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H8 BJD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H8 BJD, 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 H8 BJD registered?

H8 BJD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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