CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL05 KOA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,944 mi
Last recorded88,944 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 KOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 88,944 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 88,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 81,514 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 74,348 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 68,783 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 66,992 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 65,123 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 62,481 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 60,139 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 58,042 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 55,590 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 55,590 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 52,320 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 49,096 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 45,069 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 41,617 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,851 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,177 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid low

Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,681 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,491 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,899 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BL05 KOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BL05 KOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BL05 KOA?

You can check the full history of BL05 KOA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL05 KOA registered?

BL05 KOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is BL05 KOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 KOA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL05 KOA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BL05 KOA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.