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KH05 GXP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,722 mi
Last recorded120,722 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 GXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 120,722 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

rear brake pads on low side

Pass 21 Jun 2016 115,791 miles

both headlights discoloured

Fail 16 Jun 2016 115,678 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)

both headlights discoloured

Pass 22 Jun 2015 106,610 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 106,190 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 98,287 miles

Centre stop light inop.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 92,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 83,264 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 83,258 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing low esp on edges

osf tyre worn on edges

slight corrosion to exhaust

slight play at osf track rod arm

Pass 11 Jan 2011 70,588 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 68,736 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)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 63,591 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 63,591 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2008 54,379 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 54,379 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KH05 GXP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KH05 GXP, 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 KH05 GXP registered?

KH05 GXP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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The MOT history for KH05 GXP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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