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KN05 OTH

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,778 mi
Last recorded139,778 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 139,778 miles

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 139,778 miles

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 138,489 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 138,488 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading 1.17 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 131,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front hub had grinder cut in it where ball joint mounts

Pass 31 Jul 2018 120,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 120,205 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 119,144 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 108,353 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 87,975 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 87,975 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,915 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 68,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 48,980 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 48,980 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 43,290 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 35,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre wearing near limit on inside edge

Pass 10 Jun 2009 35,657 miles

offside front tyre wearing near limit on inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2008 28,535 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 OTH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OTH, 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 OTH registered?

KN05 OTH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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