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KM05 GFX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

207,157 mi
Last recorded207,157 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 GFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 207,157 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 203,050 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 198,873 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 198,873 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 195,136 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 191,435 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 191,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 189,099 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 181,987 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 171,670 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 163,417 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 163,222 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake performance just met minimum requirements 16%. Recommend inspection.

Pass 25 Jun 2016 149,740 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 134,238 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 120,910 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 104,624 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 90,614 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 77,682 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 63,188 miles

front discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front tyres outter shoulders showing wear

Pass 6 Jul 2009 46,489 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,643 miles

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

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

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 GFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM05 GFX registered?

KM05 GFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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The MOT history for KM05 GFX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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