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HJ05 BFF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,561 mi
Last recorded134,561 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 BFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 134,561 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 128,140 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 128,140 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2022 116,619 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2022 116,599 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front 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 inner/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 113,569 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 113,562 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 109,341 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 109,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 103,265 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 98,593 miles

both front Tyres are worn smooth on outer shoulders

nearside Wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 16 May 2017 88,576 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,305 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 58,586 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,249 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,663 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak(gearbox)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,063 miles

both front tyres bald on edges+worn low on tread(mic 205/55/16v)

rattle from drivers door

Pass 10 Apr 2008 24,595 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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HJ05 BFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HJ05 BFF, 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 HJ05 BFF registered?

HJ05 BFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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