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KN05 KZR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,863 mi
Last recorded77,863 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 KZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 77,863 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 77,863 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 75,267 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 75,267 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 70,616 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 70,615 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 66,034 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 62,470 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 60,174 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 59,433 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 51,400 miles

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 8 Oct 2015 47,007 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 45,969 miles

Both Rear Tyre Walls Starting to Crack

Fail 8 Oct 2014 45,969 miles

Both Rear Tyre Walls Starting to Crack

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 43,322 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 39,971 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 39,971 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,496 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,839 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 34,837 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 31,816 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,441 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 KZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KN05 KZR?

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What year was KN05 KZR registered?

KN05 KZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is KN05 KZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN05 KZR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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