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HY05 SZU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,436 mi
Last recorded67,436 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 SZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 67,436 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 66,713 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 66,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 65,883 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 65,883 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 63,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 61,443 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 61,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 57,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 54,659 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre flat (2psi)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 54,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre flat (2psi)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 51,047 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside front tyre has perished sidewall

Fail 15 Sep 2015 51,040 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside front tyre has perished sidewall

Pass 30 Sep 2014 47,358 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2013 43,045 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,943 miles

Rear exhaust bracket/hanger heavily corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,862 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,052 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 29,916 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,859 miles

slight damage to rear middle stop lamp\slight play in front steering and suspension joints

Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,403 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside 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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HY05 SZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HY05 SZU, 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 HY05 SZU registered?

HY05 SZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HY05 SZU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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