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HX05 WJE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,291 mi
Last recorded110,291 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 WJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 110,291 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 109,728 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear General corrosion on all rear suspension items

Pass 21 Nov 2023 109,245 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 109,245 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 108,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 108,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 107,639 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 107,620 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective nearside front broken (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 106,314 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 104,415 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 98,462 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 98,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 95,682 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 95,682 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML on

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 87,773 miles

EML On

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.5mm on outer edge and 4.5mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.5mm on outer edge and 2mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on outer edge and 6mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.5mm on outer edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre sizes 225/45 WR17 & 245/40 WR17

Fail 18 Nov 2016 87,773 miles

EML On

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.5mm on outer edge and 4.5mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.5mm on outer edge and 2mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on outer edge and 6mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.5mm on outer edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicators & changed Stop bulbs as they were brown. (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Warning indicator on but No. Plates lamps are both working ? (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre sizes 225/45 WR17 & 245/40 WR17

Pass 12 Nov 2015 82,298 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 76,838 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 72,075 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 65,979 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 65,979 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 61,386 miles

Cuts in both front and nearside rear tyre outer walls.

Nearside front seatbelt slightly damaged.

Nearside mirror glass missing.

Nearside rear indicator slightly faded.

Nearside rear seatbelt slightly damaged and frayed on edges.

Nearside side repeater lens cracked.

Offside front and nearside rear tyres on legal limit on inner edges.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,922 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 54,922 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,189 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 43,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 33,799 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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HX05 WJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX05 WJE, 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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HX05 WJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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