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DE05 KMF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,277 mi
Last recorded124,277 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 KMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 124,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 122,289 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 122,289 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))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 118,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [REAR ARM]inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [REAR]inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 112,890 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 112,887 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 109,151 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 104,591 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 91,365 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 89,885 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 89,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 86,652 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 83,832 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 79,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2011 75,128 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 70,742 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 63,773 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 57,745 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 57,745 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 KMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KMF, 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 KMF registered?

DE05 KMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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