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HF55 KTU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,933 mi
Last recorded105,933 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 KTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 105,933 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 99,308 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 98,322 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm ,devoid of tread on inside edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 98,308 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm ,devoid of tread on inside edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 94,519 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 94,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 89,454 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement left (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 89,454 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement left (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,209 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 82,610 miles

both front tyres sidewalls damaged (no cords exposed)

both rear tyres on 3mm 245/40v17 conti

Pass 30 Aug 2013 80,467 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,386 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 74,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 68,704 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 62,752 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 51,626 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 2 Sep 2008 40,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside front tyre treads wearing on outer edges

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully/covered by shields

Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,709 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside and offside front tyre treads wearing on outer edges

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully/covered by shields

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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HF55 KTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HF55 KTU, 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 HF55 KTU registered?

HF55 KTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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