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CK05 KXA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

130,227 mi
Last recorded130,227 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 KXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 130,227 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 130,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 127,292 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 125,019 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 122,806 miles

Offside Front top chassis rail corroded

rear subframe and various arms corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2023 122,802 miles

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hand brake shoes mounting plate both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front top chassis rail corroded

rear subframe and various arms corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 120,206 miles

Light corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Offside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 117,495 miles

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

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

rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2020 116,564 miles

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

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

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

Rear 1 of 2 exhaust brackets broken

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2020 116,562 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear 1 of 2 exhaust brackets broken

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2019 110,689 miles

Nearside Front slight brake judder

both rear brake pipes (above rear subframe) corroded from front to rear of vehicle

Fail 22 Mar 2019 110,687 miles

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

Nearside Front slight brake judder

both rear brake pipes (above rear subframe) corroded from front to rear of vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2018 105,381 miles

rear brake pipes above axle and fuel tank corroded

slight play in f/n/s wheel bearing

Fail 23 Mar 2018 105,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake pipes above axle and fuel tank corroded

slight play in f/n/s wheel bearing

Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,145 miles

Front front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 89,048 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 26 Mar 2016 89,048 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,324 miles

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust corroded and slightly leaking exhaust gases

Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,277 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 70,277 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,524 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 30 Mar 2012 55,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 48,601 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,601 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,170 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,101 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,078 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)

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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CK05 KXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CK05 KXA, 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 CK05 KXA registered?

CK05 KXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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