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KJ55 HFC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

181,014 mi
Last recorded181,014 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 HFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 181,014 miles

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

Headlamps fogged

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 176,864 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 168,280 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 168,219 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear and rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central resonator after join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear pipe before rear silencer hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 160,217 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 153,474 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 147,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR AND O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 147,376 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR AND O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 146,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 146,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 133,155 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 111,620 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded but system is still supported

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 97,977 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust mounting hanger corroded and detached system still adequately supported

Pass 5 Sep 2015 88,855 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,396 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 81,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 73,052 miles

general exhaust corrosion / signs of exhaust leak from middle to rear join

movement in front wheel bearings

rear pads look low

Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,588 miles

front wheel bearings slight play / rear pads low

Fail 8 Jun 2012 61,588 miles

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

front wheel bearings slight play / rear pads low

Pass 18 Jun 2011 47,964 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 36,366 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings / front tyres deteriorating

Pass 8 Jul 2009 22,192 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 15,062 miles

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

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 HFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KJ55 HFC, 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 KJ55 HFC registered?

KJ55 HFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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