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HJ55 KUO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,764 mi
Last recorded89,764 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 KUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 89,764 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 88,332 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 86,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp lens slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 85,115 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 82,958 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 79,840 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 79,840 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 76,918 miles

Nearside front road wheel damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2020 76,918 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front road wheel damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 73,404 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 68,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 64,783 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer sidewall has some damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre perished and has deep cracks on the inner sidewall but no cords are showing

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2017 64,783 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer sidewall has some damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre perished and has deep cracks on the inner sidewall but no cords are showing

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 60,553 miles

Nearside Rear has sidewall damage

Fail 11 Aug 2016 60,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear has sidewall damage

Pass 13 Aug 2015 56,730 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,783 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,480 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 44,480 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,311 miles

slight fraying starting on nearside rear seat belt.

Fail 7 Sep 2011 41,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight fraying starting on nearside rear seat belt.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,975 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 30,173 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 30,173 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,451 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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HJ55 KUO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HJ55 KUO, 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 HJ55 KUO registered?

HJ55 KUO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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