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PF05 HNJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,752 mi
Last recorded112,752 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 HNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 112,752 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 109,350 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 109,350 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 105,024 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 105,024 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Offside Front nsf tyre perishing on the outer sidewall and tread worn on the edges

Offside Front tyre has a nail on the inner tread

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 99,704 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 94,150 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 80,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 73,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 65,022 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 58,128 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,001 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 47,744 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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PF05 HNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PF05 HNJ, 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 PF05 HNJ registered?

PF05 HNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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