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KN05 LDJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,619 mi
Last recorded97,619 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 LDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 97,619 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 97,619 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 97,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r + n/s/r half moon rubber mounts worn

Pass 5 Feb 2021 82,340 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 79,785 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 63,750 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 63,744 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre edge wearing

Pass 25 Jan 2018 47,575 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 46,489 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 42,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 39,298 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 36,206 miles

Both front lower crosstrut inner bushes perished/split

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,986 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 30,174 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 28,152 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 26,016 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 23,484 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,931 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 LDJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LDJ, 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 LDJ registered?

KN05 LDJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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