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KC55 OWB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,359 mi
Last recorded83,359 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 OWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 83,359 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 80,412 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 77,882 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 75,740 miles

Offside wing mirror lens fading

Unable to fully see front brake pads

Pass 5 Nov 2021 73,448 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 73,448 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 71,019 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 68,615 miles

Front both headlamps deteriroated

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 65,139 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 61,595 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 57,969 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 50,589 miles

Nearside Rear tyre staring to perish

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Nov 2014 46,949 miles

nearside rear coil spring corrosion and fracturing

Pass 9 Dec 2013 45,471 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 43,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

air bag light on

body has undertray fitted not allowing ful inspection of components

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 13 Dec 2012 43,243 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

air bag light on

body has undertray fitted not allowing ful inspection of components

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 2 Dec 2011
Pass 30 Nov 2010 36,612 miles

wiper blades smearing

Fail 30 Nov 2010 36,612 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake pads 75/80% worn

wiper blades smearing

Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,900 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 31,896 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 26,231 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2008 26,231 miles

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

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

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

slight side wall damage to nearside front tyre

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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KC55 OWB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KC55 OWB, 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 KC55 OWB registered?

KC55 OWB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is KC55 OWB safe to buy?

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