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HJ55 KUT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,965 mi
Last recorded70,965 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 70,965 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 66,201 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres slight cracking

Fail 24 Aug 2020 66,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

front bearings slight play

front tyres near bald on outer edges

front tyres uneven wear

lower arm front bushes perished and separated

offside front lower arm rear bushes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2019 61,046 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2019 61,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm(balljoint facing upwards) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 56,376 miles

Under trays and Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 28 Aug 2018 56,376 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Under trays and Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,539 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake pads becoming worn

Fail 21 Aug 2017 51,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine MIL light on display

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake pads becoming worn

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge close to cord construction

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2016 46,680 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 Front 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 26 Aug 2015 42,125 miles

engine covers fitted

nearside front tyre worn more to outer edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 36,527 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 30,322 miles

0uter sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,025 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2012 23,025 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

Unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 17,133 miles

Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items

Pass 27 Aug 2010 14,593 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 12,989 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 9,976 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 KUT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KUT, 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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HJ55 KUT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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