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KM05 CYF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,233 mi
Last recorded180,233 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 CYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 180,233 miles

Front both front head lights slightly clouded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 180,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 149,509 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 126,436 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

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

nearside & offside front tyre outer walls slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2016 126,428 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

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

nearside & offside front tyre outer walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2015 117,623 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 117,623 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 112,644 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 106,554 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 103,721 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 98,025 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)

Pass 10 May 2010 89,640 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 30 Apr 2009 86,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to inspect brake master cylinder , suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2009 86,933 miles

unable to inspect brake master cylinder , suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2008 79,160 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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KM05 CYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KM05 CYF, 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 KM05 CYF registered?

KM05 CYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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