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HJ55 LUY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,622 mi
Last recorded82,622 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 82,622 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 82,622 miles

Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020 76,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 76,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 69,162 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 66,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under covers

Pass 24 Aug 2017 61,487 miles

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

under covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2017 61,487 miles

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 54,396 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,344 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,225 miles

E M Light on at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper poorly clearing screen

Pass 30 Aug 2013 40,761 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 34,729 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 25,944 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 15,002 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 5,924 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 4,461 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 LUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LUY, 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 LUY registered?

HJ55 LUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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