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GF05 KKD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,638 mi
Last recorded152,638 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 KKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 152,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 151,139 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 151,139 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 148,852 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 148,852 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 146,191 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 146,191 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 140,735 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 140,721 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint as marked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 133,471 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 126,156 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 120,330 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 115,807 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 115,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 106,219 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 96,866 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 85,989 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 72,104 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 51,966 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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GF05 KKD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GF05 KKD, 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 GF05 KKD registered?

GF05 KKD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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