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WJ05 HKD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,440 mi
Last recorded76,440 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 HKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 76,440 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 76,430 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 76,417 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Disc dust shields corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Minor Wall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1x2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Disc dust shields corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 73,752 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 68,480 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 63,877 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 63,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 57,558 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 57,558 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 54,008 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 54,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 53,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,476 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 48,910 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,079 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 47,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,376 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,969 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 41,631 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 37,726 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,068 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 26,750 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,747 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WJ05 HKD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ05 HKD, 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 WJ05 HKD registered?

WJ05 HKD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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