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HV05 VEO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,394 mi
Last recorded105,394 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 VEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 105,394 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 101,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

near side front jacking rubber missing

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2021 98,380 miles

Central Rear Upper Lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 11 Dec 2020 95,324 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 95,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 90,248 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 86,463 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 82,083 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 77,746 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 73,649 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 67,722 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 67,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 61,826 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 54,729 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 47,474 miles

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Pass 23 Apr 2010 42,576 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,286 miles

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

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

cut in o/s/front tyre side wall [not down to cord ]

o/s/rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 29 Apr 2009 39,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

cut in o/s/front tyre side wall [not down to cord ]

o/s/rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,642 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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HV05 VEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VEO, 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 HV05 VEO registered?

HV05 VEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is HV05 VEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV05 VEO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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