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KN05 DTZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,627 mi
Last recorded83,627 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 DTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 83,627 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 16 Jul 2025 83,188 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 83,188 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 83,001 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 81,979 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 81,726 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 81,452 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,626 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 72,564 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 72,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 69,167 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 64,347 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 85,835 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 58,535 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 54,139 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 54,131 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

osf washer jet poor

wiper smearing

Pass 16 Jul 2013 46,995 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged/Pirelli/225/50ZR16/92W/

offside front tyre cracking on outer wall/Pirelli/205/55R16/91V/

Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,357 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

cracks along outer shoulder of O/S/F tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2011 39,291 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 39,291 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,991 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 29,764 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 24,657 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 DTZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DTZ, 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 DTZ registered?

KN05 DTZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is KN05 DTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN05 DTZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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