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KJ55 HDE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

216,874 mi
Last recorded216,874 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 HDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 216,874 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 128,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 118,129 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 107,023 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 94,906 miles

Exhaust bracket needs welding

Nearside & Offside wipers is insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2020 94,906 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust bracket needs welding

Nearside & Offside wipers is insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2019 83,418 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 79,866 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre unchecked

Fail 24 Jan 2019 79,865 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both sides (4.1.2 (b))

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

Covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre unchecked

Pass 22 Jan 2018 74,116 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 74,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 67,564 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 65,956 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 15 Dec 2014 62,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 62,390 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 58,590 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 58,590 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 55,214 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 55,214 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 50,510 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 50,504 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 46,488 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread on outer edge balding

o/s/f tyre tread on outer edge getting low

Pass 31 Dec 2009 42,466 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 42,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 41,099 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,568 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 36,177 miles

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

Not all l.e.d.s working on h.m.s.l

Fail 10 Sep 2008 36,177 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Not all l.e.d.s working on h.m.s.l

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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KJ55 HDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KJ55 HDE, 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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KJ55 HDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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