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EJ05 KXH

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,730 mi
Last recorded101,730 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 KXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 101,730 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease or similar. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 100,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease or similar. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 98,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion n/s/r brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses slight perishing near ferrules. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded, covered in waxoyl or similar. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 98,148 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f road spring broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure o/s/r anti roll bar bracket bolt loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion n/s/r brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses slight perishing near ferrules. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded, covered in waxoyl or similar. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 97,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 95,615 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 95,614 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 94,592 miles

Nearside Front WHEEL RIM DAMAGED.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 93,835 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule REAR HOSES . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

Central CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT ,BOLTS PRETTY CORRODED .

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted SLIGHT DAMAGE OUTER RIM NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner TYRE OFFSIDE REAR WORN INNER EDGE .

Pass 29 Jan 2019 91,566 miles

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE

Pass 8 Jan 2018 89,329 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 87,844 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 86,176 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 83,013 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 78,091 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2013 68,016 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 54,722 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 44,494 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 39,191 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 39,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Feb 2009 30,271 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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EJ05 KXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EJ05 KXH, 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 EJ05 KXH registered?

EJ05 KXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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