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HJ55 LUL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,258 mi
Last recorded137,258 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2023 137,258 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

undertrays and side sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2022 132,208 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2022 132,208 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 128,063 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 127,992 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 124,305 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 120,013 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 108,001 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

vehicle has under tray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 100,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 91,651 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight play both (2.4.G.1)

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 75,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 73,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 62,335 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 62,335 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 53,464 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 53,464 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 46,591 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 35,428 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,968 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 LUL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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