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V505 HSG

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

166,509 mi
Last recorded166,509 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV505 HSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2025 166,509 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All four arches are corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front driver door bottom is fully corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 165,894 miles

O/S/R Corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 164,636 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 164,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 159,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 159,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 154,077 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 150,558 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 146,471 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 140,681 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 135,266 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 129,023 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 122,735 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 116,255 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 109,732 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 102,109 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 97,536 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 93,924 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 88,783 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 84,329 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 79,519 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 70,888 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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V505 HSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 93,846 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 V505 HSG, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V505 HSG registered?

V505 HSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V505 HSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V505 HSG 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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