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HN55 ZFO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,058 mi
Last recorded79,058 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 ZFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 79,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 79,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2025 72,790 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 66,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cut outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 66,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cut outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 61,046 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 61,020 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 54,099 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 54,095 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2021 48,075 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 48,075 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 45,611 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 44,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 44,214 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 43,611 miles

Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 25 May 2017 42,839 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 42,307 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,554 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,283 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,194 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on the inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,657 miles

air bag light stays on in dash

nearside front and offside front discs are worn slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,101 miles

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall not showing cordes

offside rear tyre has a cut on the outer wall not showing cordes

Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 18,800 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 ZFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc 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 HN55 ZFO, 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 ZFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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