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HV05 CMF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,999 mi
Last recorded132,999 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 CMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 132,999 miles

front brake back plates corroded

front tyres wearing slightly uneven

headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2024 131,200 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 131,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 130,866 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 130,175 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 129,646 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 128,623 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 125,245 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing very thin inner edge

headlamp aims only just visable

Pass 25 Oct 2018 118,884 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 111,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on its edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

head lights discoloured beam image poor

Pass 12 Apr 2016 100,572 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken

Fail 12 Apr 2016 100,572 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust centre bracket broken

Fail 23 Apr 2015 94,262 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust braket broken but being supported by other mounts

Pass 23 Apr 2015 94,262 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust braket broken but being supported by other mounts

Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,673 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear center pipe braket broken. Exhaust still secure by 2 other brakets

Fail 1 Apr 2014 87,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear center pipe braket broken. Exhaust still secure by 2 other brakets

Pass 15 Apr 2013 80,738 miles

Corrosion on rear chassis

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Head light washers not working

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

O/s/f tyre edges worn

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

Rear drive-shafts corroded

Rear sub-frame corroding

Torque arm bushes slightly deteriorated

exhaust mid-section braket snapped.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,296 miles

Nearside Front 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)

rear exhaust braket corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 70,328 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 62,665 miles

Cut to nearside rear tyre, not exposing cords

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

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

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)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 56,497 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,497 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 51,605 miles

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

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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HV05 CMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HV05 CMF, 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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HV05 CMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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