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HN55 KKG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,599 mi
Last recorded190,599 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 KKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 190,599 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 190,599 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 188,917 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 186,186 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front brake back plates deteriorated/ corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2023 186,186 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front brake back plates deteriorated/ corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 182,182 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 182,152 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 179,272 miles

Rear Lower Anti roll bar corroded.

Fail 10 Sep 2021 179,271 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Anti roll bar corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2020 176,314 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Sep 2020 176,314 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 171,035 miles

Front Lower Slight play in steering rack inner tie rods.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 162,749 miles

Front Lower Steering rack inner tie rods have light play.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear antiroll bar corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 154,505 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 26 Sep 2017 154,505 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 145,626 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer blowing. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has slight play Trackrod end. (2.2.B.1f)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 136,851 miles

Centre Front Upper windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Front Antiroll bar corroding.

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

Rear Antiroll bar corroded.

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Second from last silencer (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 124,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken away,but still adequately supported.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 113,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre raer bracket rusted away also rear section joins becoming very rusty and will soon hole

front headlight lenses becoming discoloured effecting beam slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2012 103,550 miles

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

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

joints and mounts of exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2012 103,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

joints and mounts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 91,420 miles

STRONG ADVISE.....HEAT AS BEEN APPLIED TO N/S/F TRACK ROD END LOCK NUT.... TRACK ROD END APPEARS NOT HAVE BEEN HEATED,,,, ALTHOUGH THREADS POOR ON INNER RACK JOINT... SUGGEST TO BE CHECKED OUT

Pass 3 Sep 2010 77,503 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,448 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 54,772 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 26 Sep 2008 54,772 miles

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

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

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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HN55 KKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HN55 KKG, 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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HN55 KKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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