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HK54 VOF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,315 mi
Last recorded135,315 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 VOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 135,315 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated wear indicator wire (4.11 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 135,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated wear indicator wire (4.11 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 123,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 123,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 115,853 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 103,982 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 97,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge/ shoulder and has some sidewall damage

o/s handbrake grabbing slighty, not in true balance with n/s handbrake,ajustment/repair may be needed

plastic sill covers fitted cannot see condition of sills

Fail 12 Jan 2015 97,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge/ shoulder and has some sidewall damage

o/s handbrake grabbing slighty, not in true balance with n/s handbrake,ajustment/repair may be needed

plastic sill covers fitted cannot see condition of sills

Pass 15 Jan 2014 96,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise,centre exhaust support coroded.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 94,021 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns are weak

Centre exhaust hanger is broken but exhaust is still supported

Fail 15 Jan 2013 64,021 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both headlamp beam patterns are weak

Centre exhaust hanger is broken but exhaust is still supported

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 92,212 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 92,212 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 88,264 miles

baby seat fitted to nearside front adult belt not tested

both rear tyres getting low 2mm

offside front tyre getting low 2mm

parking brake slightly binding and lever sticking

plastic floor pans and cover sills fitted to chassis

Pass 16 Jan 2010 85,363 miles

Baby seat fitted to nearside rear.

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Both rear tyres low on tread.

Metal exhaust hangers in very rusty and poor condition.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 66,759 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 46,867 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 46,867 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light lens broken

rear tyres on 3mm

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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HK54 VOF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HK54 VOF, 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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HK54 VOF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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