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HV55 OFA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,333 mi
Last recorded88,333 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 OFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 88,333 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 86,748 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 82,103 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 77,280 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip near side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 77,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip near side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 75,144 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 75,143 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside rear and nearside rear tyre sidewall to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear and nearside rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nail in tyre nearside rear ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 74,248 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 74,248 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2017 73,522 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)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 72,948 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 71,973 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 71,973 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 69,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 64,757 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 64,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 58,406 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 58,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 49,039 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 49,039 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 41,006 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,434 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,438 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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HV55 OFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

HV55 OFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is HV55 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 OFA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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