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KN05 POV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,332 mi
Last recorded121,332 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 POV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 121,332 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Mar 2022 116,207 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

undershields fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2022 116,206 miles

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

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

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

undershields fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2021 109,187 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 109,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 106,469 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 103,297 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 92,979 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 92,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 80,682 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 80,672 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 24 Mar 2016 72,994 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,139 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 67,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front pads wearing low

front tyres wearing edges/slight cracking/sidewalls chunked

nsr tyre 2mm only worn centre and inner edge

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,500 miles

Headlights perfect at setting 1, suspect too high on setting 0.

The O/S rear tyre is suffering from partial deflation, which has caused inregular wae to sidewall edges and the first 10mm of the tread plate indicating internal structure weakening. No RFR available for this fault.

Pass 3 Nov 2012 49,618 miles

slight cuts to tyre side walls but they are not revealing cords.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 49,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight cuts on tyre side walls not revealing the inner cords or plys

Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,744 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 38,200 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S WORN TO EXCESS

Fail 11 May 2011 38,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S WORN TO EXCESS

Pass 11 May 2010 29,619 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 28,267 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2008 26,742 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 POV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 POV, 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 POV registered?

KN05 POV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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