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HX05 XKF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

51,108 mi
Last recorded51,108 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 XKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 51,108 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 50,595 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 50,524 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened cut with grinder (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cut with grinder (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cut with grinder (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 49,958 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 48,959 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 48,948 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 48,476 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 47,796 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 47,464 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 47,077 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 46,092 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 45,680 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 45,117 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 44,929 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 43,026 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 42,100 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 125,056 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,216 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 38,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2011 37,323 miles

center exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,629 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 29,318 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 26,663 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 XKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HX05 XKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX05 XKF registered?

HX05 XKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is HX05 XKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX05 XKF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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