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HY05 TDO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,812 mi
Last recorded89,812 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 TDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 89,812 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 86,668 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 86,668 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 83,860 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 83,860 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 81,142 miles

Oil leak!

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,500 miles

Both rear tail lamps working on back up lights!

Driver side front wing mirror glass slightly discoloured

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak!

Passenger side front tyre has a cut on side wall

Service light's on!

Slight free play on both front wheel bearings

Fail 21 Nov 2020 78,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Both rear tail lamps working on back up lights!

Driver side front wing mirror glass slightly discoloured

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak!

Passenger side front tyre has a cut on side wall

Service light's on!

Slight free play on both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Nov 2019 75,685 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

gearbox sump gasket has slight oil leak

n/s and o/s cam cover gasket has slight oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2018 71,651 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 71,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 68,420 miles

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing both strut arms (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 65,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both cam cover gasket has slight oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2016 65,099 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 61,670 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 61,670 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside front (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 58,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate holder slightly damaged

Pass 25 May 2013 55,177 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 53,207 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,193 miles

nsf disc slightly scored

Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,538 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,463 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 TDO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HY05 TDO, 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 TDO registered?

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

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