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KM05 GHD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

125,061 mi
Last recorded125,061 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 GHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 125,061 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 124,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 116,407 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 115,236 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 112,990 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 112,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 109,664 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 109,664 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 107,360 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 107,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 102,327 miles

exhaust pipework & brackets rusty

handbrake release handle insecure

headlamps tainted

n/s handbrake performance low

various steering/suspension components showing corrossion

Pass 29 Aug 2019 99,654 miles

Both headlamp lenes are going Opac.

Nearside Rear Hand brake effort is low.

Rear Exhaust heat shield is loose.

Pass 29 May 2018 99,146 miles

Headlamp lens going Opac

Nearside Rear Low effort.

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose. But not likely to fall off.

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 98,049 miles

n/s handbrake effort low

Fail 30 May 2017 97,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hand Brake Lower effort then off-side.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 95,031 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,302 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 89,769 miles

exhaust rusty

handbrake performance lower than expected/advise further investigation

n/s/f tyre very poor,low on tread,worn heavily on edges & sidewall damaged on various places 225/45/17w xl

n/s/r tyre poor condition,worn heavily on inner edge & sidewall showing damage 245/40/17w xl

suspect rear pads getting low/front & rear discs showing wear

Fail 28 May 2014 89,769 miles

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

exhaust rusty

handbrake performance lower than expected/advise further investigation

n/s/f tyre very poor,low on tread,worn heavily on edges & sidewall damaged on various places 225/45/17w xl

n/s/r tyre poor condition,worn heavily on inner edge & sidewall showing damage 245/40/17w xl

suspect rear pads getting low/front & rear discs showing wear

Pass 28 May 2013 85,306 miles

exhaust pipework rusty

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edge & damaged on sidewall 225/45/17w

Pass 29 May 2012 79,875 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs showing wear

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall/cords not exposed when tested

o/s/r tyre very poor only just mot legal

Fail 29 May 2012 79,875 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs showing wear

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall/cords not exposed when tested

o/s/r tyre very poor only just mot legal

Fail 2 May 2012 79,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wall damaged but not to cords.

tyre size 245/40yr17 continental & possibly should be run flat.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 70,818 miles

minor oil leak noticed from engine

Pass 12 May 2010 65,065 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 57,520 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 57,520 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,438 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 48,437 miles

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

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)

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 GHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 GHD, 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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KM05 GHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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