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HN55 XNX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,356 mi
Last recorded73,356 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 XNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 73,356 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 70,379 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 70,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 69,401 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 69,394 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 66,998 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 65,693 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 63,074 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 61,105 miles

Front 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))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 59,004 miles

Nearside Front head lamp aim dull

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

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 10 Dec 2018 59,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front head lamp aim dull

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

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 14 Dec 2017 54,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 9 Dec 2016 51,023 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components.

Under body covers fitted preventing inspection of some components.

Fail 9 Dec 2016 51,023 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components.

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

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

Under body covers fitted preventing inspection of some components.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 46,198 miles

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

underbody covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 40,044 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 34,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s front tyre some outer sidewall damage visible.

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

O/s front tyre worn on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 30,328 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to both nearside tyres on side walls

Pass 11 Jul 2011 25,905 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 19,426 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 16,508 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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HN55 XNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XNX, 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 HN55 XNX registered?

HN55 XNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 December 2005.

Is HN55 XNX safe to buy?

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