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KM05 TPX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,959 mi
Last recorded107,959 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 TPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 107,959 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 105,355 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 101,877 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 100,573 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 97,150 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 97,150 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 93,229 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 92,306 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 90,894 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,665 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 84,472 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 84,472 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 83,135 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 77,077 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 69,730 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 69,730 miles

Nearside Front 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 high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,423 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 58,662 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 58,601 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear emergency light on !!!

Pass 3 Feb 2011 50,514 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 42,314 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 38,950 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 29,514 miles

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 TPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

KM05 TPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is KM05 TPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 TPX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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