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HN05 AEP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 AEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026
Pass 11 Jan 2025

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall also perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall also perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 65,937 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 64,041 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 60,852 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 60,598 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 59,817 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 58,014 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall is damaged

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 56,305 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 54,349 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 48,859 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 48,859 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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 29 Oct 2012 43,372 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,203 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 29,270 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)

Fail 11 Apr 2009 22,352 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 22,352 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 15,855 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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HN05 AEP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HN05 AEP, 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 HN05 AEP registered?

HN05 AEP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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