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KN05 KHC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,716 mi
Last recorded88,716 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 KHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 88,716 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 84,422 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 81,062 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 77,138 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 72,501 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 68,817 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 65,341 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 64,411 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside wiper blade wearing, attention soon.

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift from fixings, corroded. No sign of coming off completely.

Fail 10 May 2019 64,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside wiper blade wearing, attention soon.

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift from fixings, corroded. No sign of coming off completely.

Pass 9 May 2018 62,212 miles

Front headlight reflectors fitted.

Rear exhaust heat shield fixing corroded away.

Pass 24 May 2017 59,456 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both camber bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 54,185 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 49,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 46,262 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly smeary + noisey

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

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

Product on both headlamps

Fail 9 May 2014 46,259 miles

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

Both front wiper blades slightly smeary + noisey

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

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

Product on both headlamps

Pass 2 May 2013 42,308 miles

Front Number Plate Starting To Lift

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 May 2013 42,308 miles

Front Number Plate Starting To Lift

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 38,219 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,117 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Some damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,691 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 24,896 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 19,659 miles

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

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 KHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 KHC, 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 KHC registered?

KN05 KHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is KN05 KHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN05 KHC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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