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KL05 MUW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

23,603 mi
Last recorded23,603 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 MUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 23,603 miles

Offside Front Drop link ball joint dust cover weeping grease

Offside Front side mirror dim

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 21,028 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 17,858 miles

offside door mirror dim in operation

Pass 25 Feb 2023 16,455 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 16,455 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights need a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 16,240 miles

Offside mirror glass darkened, not seriously affecting rear view

Pass 18 Feb 2021 15,593 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 14,248 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres showing signs of ageing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 12,677 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 11,781 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES HAVE VERY SMALL DENTS IN OUTER SIDE WALL

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 11,779 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES HAVE VERY SMALL DENTS IN OUTER SIDE WALL

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 11,153 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 11,147 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 10,572 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 9,897 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 9,307 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 8,436 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 8,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 7,257 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 6,396 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 5,222 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 4,572 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 3,630 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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KL05 MUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KL05 MUW, 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 KL05 MUW registered?

KL05 MUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is KL05 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL05 MUW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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