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HV55 LJK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

184,115 mi
Last recorded184,115 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 LJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 184,115 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 176,921 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 172,387 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 169,359 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 167,332 miles

Both Mirror Indicators Lens Cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2020 167,332 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both Mirror Indicators Lens Cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2019 160,721 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

both near side and off side mirror indicators cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2018 153,291 miles

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)

both mirror turn signal lights cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2017 145,296 miles

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

both indicator side repeaters cracked

exhaust system mounts and joints corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 136,755 miles

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)

both mirror indicator lamps damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2015 125,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Near Side Front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Off Side Front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 115,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front seat belts slow to retract

nsf tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2014 115,857 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front seat belts slow to retract

nsf tyre feathering on inner edge

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 103,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 90,743 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)

Pass 19 May 2011 78,477 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 66,488 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,049 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front reg plate damaged

rear reg plate deteriating

Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,143 miles

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

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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HV55 LJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HV55 LJK, 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 HV55 LJK registered?

HV55 LJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is HV55 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 LJK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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