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KC05 KBN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,323 mi
Last recorded99,323 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 KBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 99,323 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 93,074 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 86,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 86,948 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 84,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 84,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2019 77,541 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 77,536 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust hangar corroded, system still secure

Pass 27 Jun 2018 66,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s.r and o.s.r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 66,214 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s.r and o.s.r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 61,032 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 56,067 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 50,232 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 43,946 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 43,946 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 43,721 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,603 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,551 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 29,920 miles

o/s/r road spring has signs of corrosion (lower)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,225 miles

both rear tyres little low on 3mm

Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,725 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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KC05 KBN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KC05 KBN, 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 KC05 KBN registered?

KC05 KBN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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