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CP05 KRE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,245 mi
Last recorded76,245 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 KRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 76,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 76,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 75,969 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 75,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 75,220 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 75,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 74,825 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 74,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 73,921 miles

Slight oil leak.

Fail 9 Dec 2021 73,921 miles

Slight oil leak.

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 73,230 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 72,555 miles

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 71,433 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2017 70,888 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 70,886 miles

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

Rear side lights are working on back up

Pass 2 Dec 2016 70,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 67,397 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 63,868 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 63,827 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 59,644 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 59,637 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 56,395 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,985 miles

Front brake disc's poor condition

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 47,494 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 47,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2009 34,214 miles

n/s/r tyre getting close to required limit.

slight damage to outer wall n/s/f tyre.

Pass 24 May 2008 26,712 miles

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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CP05 KRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 CP05 KRE, 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

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What year was CP05 KRE registered?

CP05 KRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is CP05 KRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 KRE shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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