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DE05 KLS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,484 mi
Last recorded49,484 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 KLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 49,484 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 48,196 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 45,569 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 45,569 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 44,105 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 44,105 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 41,713 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 41,713 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 38,697 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2019 36,094 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 36,094 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2018 32,562 miles

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

Front brake discs edges worn

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall worn

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall damage

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

Offside Front Outer tyre wall

Pass 16 Jun 2017 29,581 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 27,460 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,954 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 21,707 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 19,071 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 15,461 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 11,114 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 10,479 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 10,195 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,084 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre wall

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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DE05 KLS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DE05 KLS, 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 DE05 KLS registered?

DE05 KLS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is DE05 KLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 KLS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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