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KN05 DTY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,971 mi
Last recorded238,971 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 238,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre appears to have been run flat for some time

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass fogged (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 238,971 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre appears to have been run flat for some time

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass fogged (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 224,232 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear joint of the two) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output UV fogging (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output UV fogging (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. being the lowest (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 201,587 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of heat from binding in the past (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass 'fogged' (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 183,389 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Rear handbrake mechanism scrapes when operated but function not impared

Fail 7 Jul 2014 183,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear handbrake mechanism scrapes when operated but function not impared

Pass 15 Jul 2013 162,997 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 162,986 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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2012 141,181 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 140,639 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 116,333 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 90,418 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 66,559 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 66,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 35,815 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 DTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KN05 DTY, 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 DTY registered?

KN05 DTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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