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HN55 RJZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,418 mi
Last recorded92,418 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 RJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 92,418 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 92,418 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 92,401 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 92,310 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 92,111 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 90,683 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 88,128 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edge and both worn to just above wear bars

Fail 20 Aug 2020 88,119 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edge and both worn to just above wear bars

Pass 16 Aug 2019 85,504 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cuts to tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near excessive. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 81,801 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 78,317 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 73,604 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,742 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 64,975 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 64,965 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 60,138 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,608 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 50,775 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 46,296 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 35,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to nearside front tyre inner & outer walls/ nearside rear tyre inner & outer walls

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 RJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HN55 RJZ, 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 HN55 RJZ registered?

HN55 RJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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