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KM05 GHG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

194,556 mi
Last recorded194,556 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 GHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 194,556 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 176,733 miles

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Pass 11 Aug 2017 175,093 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 175,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 168,413 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 168,413 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 160,571 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 154,390 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)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 138,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 138,524 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 109,778 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 81,249 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 80,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,667 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2010 48,207 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 28,995 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,315 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 GHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GHG, 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 GHG registered?

KM05 GHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is KM05 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 GHG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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