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HK05 BJU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,684 mi
Last recorded159,684 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 BJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 159,684 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 147,054 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 147,054 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 135,956 miles

Diff leaking oil

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 135,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Diff leaking oil

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 123,545 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 107,462 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 89,130 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 65,695 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 49,220 miles

Front and rear brake pads are getting close to legal limit

Pass 7 Nov 2012 29,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 28,267 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,042 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 24,523 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,904 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)

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

advise cuts in front and rear tyres but not deep enough to reach cords

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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HK05 BJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HK05 BJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK05 BJU registered?

HK05 BJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is HK05 BJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 BJU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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