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KD05 BVR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,510 mi
Last recorded91,510 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 BVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 91,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 90,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2nd silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 90,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped beam is a LED (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped beam is a LED (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2nd silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in central tread

Pass 10 Jan 2023 84,843 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 84,787 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 82,295 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

Front Headlamps lenses misty - ***Both Sides***

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ***Both Sides*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 74,666 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 74,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 70,929 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 66,822 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 66,822 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inner (3.5.1g)

Emissions not tested too high (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket (7.1.1)

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded slight leak of gases

offside front lower arm ball joint slight play

Pass 9 May 2016 63,025 miles

rear brake pads close to limit

Fail 9 May 2016 63,025 miles

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

rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 15 May 2015 59,666 miles

front brake disc lipped and worn not weakened

rear inner brake pads close to limit

Fail 7 May 2015 59,576 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc lipped and worn not weakened

rear inner brake pads close to limit

Pass 19 May 2014 56,264 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 56,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 May 2013 52,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 13 May 2013 52,500 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,526 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 47,524 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2011 41,159 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 33,097 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 25,397 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,157 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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KD05 BVR 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 68%.

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 KD05 BVR, 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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KD05 BVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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