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MH54 HTD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,501 mi
Last recorded144,501 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 HTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 144,501 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 140,693 miles

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

Edges worn on both front tyres

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 135,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center / rear as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from engine ?

Pass 17 Feb 2023 130,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 125,825 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 125,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower boots split as marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 119,334 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 119,334 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 108,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 100,158 miles

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 27 Sep 2018 100,027 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Sep 2017 88,643 miles

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 tyre inner edge wearing thin

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,562 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,217 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,836 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 43,293 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 35,336 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2011 29,080 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,105 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 20,526 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 15,755 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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MH54 HTD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MH54 HTD, 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 MH54 HTD registered?

MH54 HTD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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