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KG05 XSA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

141,071 mi
Last recorded141,071 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 141,071 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 141,071 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 140,228 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 139,486 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 138,962 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 118,131 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 112,385 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face, both front discs are lipped also (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on outer edge, low on inner, tread starting to lift (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be approx 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 109,654 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp len's (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear pipes perished and slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 103,815 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,663 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 96,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 86,688 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 79,748 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,210 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,486 miles

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Pass 8 Feb 2013 65,359 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 59,689 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,880 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 52,880 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,194 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,415 miles

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,303 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 XSA 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 86.4%.

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 KG05 XSA, 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 XSA registered?

KG05 XSA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KG05 XSA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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