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KM05 FWU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,828 mi
Last recorded128,828 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 FWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 128,828 miles

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

General surface rust on suspension, rear subframe and chassis

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 121,783 miles

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 114,880 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 109,051 miles

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 101,979 miles

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 94,217 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 85,130 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 82,085 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 82,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR ARM SWIVEL BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,473 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 80,458 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 70,157 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 70,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 55,913 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 55,900 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 49,254 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,399 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,126 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,619 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 22,281 miles

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

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

Wear to offside front tyre on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2009 14,408 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 6,166 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 FWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KM05 FWU, 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 FWU registered?

KM05 FWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is KM05 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 FWU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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