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KN05 CVL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,369 mi
Last recorded142,369 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 CVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 142,369 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 136,230 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 129,001 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 123,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 116,669 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 109,155 miles
Fail 16 May 2012

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

no mileage display

Pass 16 May 2011 99,640 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

small chip on the n/s centre part of windscreen

Fail 6 May 2010 86,495 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2010 86,495 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 73,299 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 56,322 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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KN05 CVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KN05 CVL, 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 KN05 CVL registered?

KN05 CVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is KN05 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN05 CVL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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