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KG05 TYK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,048 mi
Last recorded109,048 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 TYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 109,048 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 107,782 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 107,782 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 107,761 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 107,761 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 107,734 miles

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

silencer deteriorating

Fail 23 Mar 2020 107,734 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

silencer deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2019 105,555 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 102,237 miles

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rack arm slight movement

Pass 29 Mar 2017 99,169 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 98,361 miles

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

offside rack arm slight play

Pass 17 Jan 2015 95,234 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 91,781 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 91,781 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 87,626 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 83,914 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 83,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 72,306 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 54,834 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 54,834 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 27 May 2009 51,624 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 46,369 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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KG05 TYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel 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 KG05 TYK, 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 KG05 TYK registered?

KG05 TYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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