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DE05 KNX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,226 mi
Last recorded90,226 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 KNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 90,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 85,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 81,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspensions arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 77,628 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 Bushes split / perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust securing point corroded.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 74,297 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 74,239 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush detached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 70,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn and cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 84,959 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking on outer edge not showing cords

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking not showing cords

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 64,809 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 61,113 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 May 2016 56,050 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 56,050 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Jun 2015 55,820 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 48,054 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 46,003 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

engine management light on instrument cluster

Pass 1 Jun 2013 42,642 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 36,127 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 31,219 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 25,778 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 25,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2009 21,349 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,959 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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DE05 KNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver 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 KNX, 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 KNX registered?

DE05 KNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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