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HY05 TNE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,332 mi
Last recorded170,332 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 TNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 170,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 162,995 miles

limited inspection to underside of vehicle plastic covers fitted

offside and nearside rear brake pipes to flexible hoses badly corroded

offside front bottom suspension arms slight play inner bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2016 152,367 miles

Gearbox oil leak

both rear brake pipes to flexible hoses are slightly corroded

ltd inspection to underside of vehicle covered by plastic shrouds

Fail 18 Mar 2016 152,340 miles

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

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

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

Gearbox oil leak

both rear brake pipes to flexible hoses are slightly corroded

ltd inspection to underside of vehicle covered by plastic shrouds

Pass 10 Apr 2015 140,757 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 140,742 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

gear box oil leak

limited inspection to brake pipes

Pass 20 Mar 2014 126,173 miles

engine management light on

limited inspection to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2013 107,948 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 107,945 miles

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

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

offside front tyre running off on outer edge nearside front tyre running off on outer edge at 3.4mm

Pass 26 Mar 2012 89,256 miles

slight play in n/s/front rack arm

Fail 23 Mar 2012 89,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in n/s/front rack arm

Pass 7 Mar 2011 68,526 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 68,388 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,426 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,105 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,737 miles

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 TNE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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