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KN05 EYX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Gold Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

154,452 mi
Last recorded154,452 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 EYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 154,452 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both N/S and O/S) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (Both N/S and O/S) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box heat shield slight insecure but not likely to fall.

Fail 30 Jun 2026 154,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (Both N/S and O/S) (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both N/S and O/S) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (Both N/S and O/S) (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (Both N/S and O/S) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box heat shield slight insecure but not likely to fall.

Pass 18 Jun 2025 143,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 143,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 128,747 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 128,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 121,415 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 121,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 114,420 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 114,420 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 109,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 106,165 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 106,145 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 99,750 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 93,297 miles

Nearside Front cuts in side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 28 Mar 2017 87,455 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 82,491 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 76,074 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 71,936 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,633 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012

front discs lipped

nsr seat belt not fully inspected ( child seat fitted )

Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,850 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,660 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 47,660 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 41,430 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 May 2009 41,430 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 32,568 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 EYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Gold with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EYX, 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 EYX registered?

KN05 EYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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