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EX05 KKY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,114 mi
Last recorded128,114 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 KKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 128,114 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 127,850 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf arm - front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 118,023 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 105,988 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 94,806 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 85,986 miles

Both headlight lenses fading, only just passed mot standards on beam setter.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 78,238 miles

Engine cover + under panels fitted

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 78,236 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken 3xred 1xblue (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine cover + under panels fitted

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 72,271 miles

Both headlight lenses fading.just passed mot beam test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 65,291 miles

Both headlight lenses fading, just passed beam test.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 56,416 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 56,416 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 49,652 miles

Front tyres wearing thin on outer edges.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Some wear to front brake discs.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 38,730 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,608 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,779 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 17,186 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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EX05 KKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EX05 KKY, 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 EX05 KKY registered?

EX05 KKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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