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PL05 HYR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,044 mi
Last recorded100,044 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 HYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 100,044 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 96,141 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 27 Apr 2022 91,787 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Backing plate corroded

Under panels fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2022 91,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Backing plate corroded

Under panels fitted

Pass 10 May 2021 88,791 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 88,791 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 87,423 miles

Under panesl fitted

Pass 7 May 2019 82,245 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 76,226 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 76,226 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 69,953 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 63,130 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 63,130 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 May 2015 54,807 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 48,367 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2014 48,367 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 41,268 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 35,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2012 35,245 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 28,873 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 22,472 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 15,816 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 9,481 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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PL05 HYR 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 73.9%.

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 PL05 HYR, 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 PL05 HYR registered?

PL05 HYR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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The MOT history for PL05 HYR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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