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HF55 LPV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,028 mi
Last recorded115,028 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 LPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 115,028 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 115,028 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 106,252 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 106,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 102,542 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 102,542 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 98,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 92,075 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,025 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 78,415 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn approx

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 17 May 2016 78,415 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn approx

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 May 2015 70,128 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 63,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2014 63,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front brake hose gromet adrift,could result in hose wear/damage.

Offside front brake pad wiring loom insecure.

Offside front fixing bolt through hub/strut looks faulty/"working".

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both near side tyre side walls cut

Fail 12 Sep 2012 53,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both near side tyre side walls cut

Pass 6 Sep 2011 45,296 miles

nearside rear tyre on wear bars

rear brake pads appear to becoming low

Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,761 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,642 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 28,375 miles

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

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)

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 LPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LPV, 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 LPV registered?

HF55 LPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is HF55 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF55 LPV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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