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HJ55 YJN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,374 mi
Last recorded103,374 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 YJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 103,374 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 103,219 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 93,523 miles

Both front tyres are wearing unevenly, and offside front has sidewall damage

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

Offside headlight is a little dim

Windscreen is cracked but outside of the swept area

Fail 24 Oct 2017 93,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres are wearing unevenly, and offside front has sidewall damage

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside headlight is a little dim

Windscreen is cracked but outside of the swept area

Pass 15 Oct 2016 82,794 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 74,730 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Engine oil needs topping up

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Tested wet

Fail 6 Oct 2015 74,701 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers/undertrays

Engine oil needs topping up

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Tested wet

rear tyres seem slightly flat

Pass 10 Oct 2014 63,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning light on in dash

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 54,896 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 Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 54,888 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 45,930 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,684 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,958 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,805 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 YJN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YJN, 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 YJN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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