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HK55 JKJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,355 mi
Last recorded103,355 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 JKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 103,355 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 100,207 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge 245/40/17 ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 97,513 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 94,103 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 92,218 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 92,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 89,182 miles

front brakes low

Fail 31 Dec 2020 89,182 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brakes low

Pass 10 May 2019 78,236 miles

covers & trays fitted

different sized wheels fitted front to rear 17" & 19"

evidence of fouling on front inner arches

Fail 6 May 2019 78,221 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested wheel in dangerous condition (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 places cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

covers & trays fitted

different sized wheels fitted front to rear 17" & 19"

evidence of fouling on front inner arches

Pass 7 May 2018 65,278 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 64,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling on arch liner during steering rotation (4.1.D.2)

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)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling on arch liner during steering rotation (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 51,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 50,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 38,937 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 27,371 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 18,930 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 18,930 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 17,668 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 15,979 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2011 13,191 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2010 11,488 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 9,500 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 7,524 miles

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 JKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK55 JKJ, 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 HK55 JKJ registered?

HK55 JKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is HK55 JKJ safe to buy?

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