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HK05 GME

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

123,958 mi
Last recorded123,958 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 GME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 123,958 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 123,954 miles

Exhaust system insecure not properly supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust bolt hangars missing

Pass 30 Mar 2022 120,526 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 120,526 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 115,722 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 115,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested has no pattern to test (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested has no pattern to test (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 113,422 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 113,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect has product on the lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect has product on the lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 107,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 107,789 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 94,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2017 94,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 94,197 miles

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

Nearside Front beam pattern poor

Nearside Front outer tyre wall cut

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

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

Offside Front beam pattern poor

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear outer tyre wall cut

engine cover fitted

exhaust hangers corroded

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 87,215 miles

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

engine covers sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 16 May 2016 87,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 78,664 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 70,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 70,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 63,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 53,709 miles

engine covers under trays and sill covers fitted

nearside rear indicator lense cracked

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged but no cords showing

Pass 16 May 2011 45,259 miles

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

engine covers sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2010 35,367 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/r tyre has damage to outer side wall.

under trays fitted.

Fail 14 May 2010 35,369 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/r tyre has damage to outer side wall.

under trays fitted.

Pass 13 May 2009 26,214 miles

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 7 May 2008 21,402 miles

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

both front tyre outer sidewalls damaged

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 GME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HK05 GME, 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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HK05 GME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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