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MH05 HMZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

93,045 mi
Last recorded93,045 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 HMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 93,045 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 88,412 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 88,386 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 80,723 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both centre mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 76,346 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 12 Jul 2021 71,565 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 71,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,918 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 56,958 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting point of rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,121 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 35,853 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 28,908 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 27,394 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 27,394 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 23,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 20,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

r/o/s tyre cracking to tread & sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2012 17,432 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 12,270 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 7,511 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 7,004 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 5,484 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 4,222 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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MH05 HMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MH05 HMZ, 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 MH05 HMZ registered?

MH05 HMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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The MOT history for MH05 HMZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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