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HK55 DJX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

217,534 mi
Last recorded217,534 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 DJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 217,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases audible when engine is revved (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement appears to have tape round anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement appears to have tape round anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged tinted (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 214,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases audible when engine is revved (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged tinted (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 214,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases audible when engine is revved (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective both rear hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged tinted (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 208,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 188,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 178,964 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 178,964 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 153,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 116,251 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jun 2019 116,250 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jun 2018 112,798 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 112,798 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 107,696 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 102,360 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 102,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 93,399 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 93,399 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 93,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 84,128 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 84,128 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 74,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre cut on sidewall not to cords

rear brake pads low

rear number plate loose

Pass 25 Mar 2013 74,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre cut on sidewall not to cords

rear brake pads low

rear number plate loose

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,975 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 61,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2010 61,202 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2009 53,141 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,355 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 40,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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HK55 DJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 HK55 DJX, 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 HK55 DJX registered?

HK55 DJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is HK55 DJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK55 DJX shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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