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HF05 OXB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,764 mi
Last recorded109,764 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 OXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 109,764 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 100,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 99,036 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

trim under dashboard on drivers side hanging down partially obstructing pedals

Fail 20 Jan 2021 99,036 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

trim under dashboard on drivers side hanging down partially obstructing pedals

Pass 17 Jul 2019 87,477 miles

front anti roll bar d type bushes worn

Fail 15 Jul 2019 87,477 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

front anti roll bar d type bushes worn

Pass 17 Jul 2018 77,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of brake pipes etc

Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,666 miles

Not able to fully inspect underside of vehicle (plastic covers fitted)

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2017 73,607 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Not able to fully inspect underside of vehicle (plastic covers fitted)

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,012 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 69,012 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2014 64,075 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 61,148 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing inner and outer edges

N/S/R tyre inner side wall starting to split open

O/S/F tyre wearing inner edge. Ply almost visible

O/S/R tyre outer side wall has slight damage

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Nov 2012 57,464 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Dec 2011 54,246 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,341 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,542 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 43,542 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)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,922 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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HF05 OXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HF05 OXB, 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 HF05 OXB registered?

HF05 OXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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