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HG05 DTK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,677 mi
Last recorded138,677 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 DTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 138,677 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 137,768 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rev counter not used

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 19 Mar 2021 137,154 miles

under trays blocking access to some components

under trays blocking access to some components

Fail 15 Mar 2021 137,153 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated not releasing (1.1.6 (d))

under trays blocking access to some components

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 11 Mar 2020 136,311 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

covers on sills

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 26 Mar 2019 134,961 miles

covers on sills

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 8 Mar 2018 133,648 miles

covers on sills

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 9 Mar 2017 129,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 119,494 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

headlamp aim at lower limit

plastic sill trims / full engine & body undertray

rear anti roll bar corroding

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Mar 2016 119,494 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

headlamp aim at lower limit

plastic sill trims / full engine & body undertray

rear anti roll bar corroding

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

slight binding o/s/r brakes

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2015 109,919 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)

steering rack knuckles slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2014 100,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 100,072 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 88,722 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,082 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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)

Outer sills and inner sills are plastic coated unable to test fully

Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,184 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

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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HG05 DTK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HG05 DTK, 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 HG05 DTK registered?

HG05 DTK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is HG05 DTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 DTK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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