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EX05 KLL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

163,464 mi
Last recorded163,464 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 KLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 163,464 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central exhaust section - holed/corroded

Offside Front suspension joints - wear/lift

front and rear flexi brake hoses - perishing

headlamp beam patterns - poor

park brake release handle - weak

Pass 20 May 2025 158,132 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated hose to fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

park brake effort low readings adjustments or repair work required

power steering operation slightly stiff

slight noise from offside park brake

Pass 21 May 2024 152,992 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 147,568 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 147,568 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 142,331 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 133,667 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 133,611 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 132,583 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

emissions erratic

Fail 17 Nov 2020 132,574 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

corrosion on brake pipes

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 4 Jun 2019 125,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 125,931 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 125,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2018 122,677 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 117,466 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 111,723 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 106,053 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 102,200 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 97,739 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 93,324 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 78,583 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 72,987 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 51,628 miles

rear pads low

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 13 May 2008 34,145 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2008 34,145 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KLL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KLL, 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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EX05 KLL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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