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C4 KSP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,525 mi
Last recorded118,525 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 KSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 118,525 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 118,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 116,217 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 116,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 113,104 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 109,378 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f lower rear suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 109,378 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f lower rear suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 106,226 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 106,226 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 103,567 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Centre exhaust bracket detached

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear brakes binding

Pass 7 Jul 2020 101,834 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2019 96,984 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 90,047 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2018 90,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 83,689 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not exposing structure)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

coolant warning illuminated

engine management lamp on

Fail 16 Dec 2016 83,685 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not exposing structure)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

coolant warning illuminated

engine management lamp on

Pass 27 Jan 2015 71,433 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 71,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 67,104 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 67,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 60,672 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 52,445 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 45,848 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 32,508 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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C4 KSP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C4 KSP, 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 C4 KSP registered?

C4 KSP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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