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HD54 VML

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,404 mi
Last recorded53,404 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 VML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 53,404 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 48,395 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever nearing end of travel

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 48,395 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever nearing end of travel

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 43,502 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever nearing end of travel

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 39,643 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre screw

Fail 23 May 2023 39,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre screw

Pass 31 May 2022 34,920 miles

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

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

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 34,372 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 33,547 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 32,587 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 31,035 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 29,624 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 28,091 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 26,253 miles

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall starting to open up offside small cut in inner sidewall

Pass 16 Dec 2013 24,072 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 22,301 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low in centre of tread

Pass 17 Dec 2011 20,463 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 18,105 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 18,105 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 15,260 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 13,310 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 10,923 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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HD54 VML 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 86.4%.

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 HD54 VML, 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 HD54 VML registered?

HD54 VML is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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