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HY05 TBZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

142,448 mi
Last recorded142,448 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 TBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 142,448 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2026 142,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 141,257 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 137,873 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 137,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 133,501 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 130,451 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

headlight washers inop

Pass 9 Mar 2021 126,518 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 11 Feb 2020 122,095 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 115,316 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 115,316 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 102,716 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 102,716 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 93,912 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth on very inner edge, worn on very outer - rest of tread 3-4mm and is stress cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre, 3mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre smooth on very inner edge, worn on very outer edge - rest of tread 3-4mm and has minor cuts to tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre, 3mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

all brake discs lightly pitted on faces - should clean up with use

both front wipers smearing slightly

engine oil leak/s on top of both cam covers and onto exhaust manifolds - further investigation required

Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,785 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx. (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 80,353 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,816 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust system mounting bracket missing bolts.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 66,052 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,888 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Feb 2011 51,246 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,870 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,934 miles

plastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination

Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,373 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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HY05 TBZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

HY05 TBZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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