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KN05 YZK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,071 mi
Last recorded117,071 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 YZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2024 117,071 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 116,286 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 116,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2022 115,033 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 112,178 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 112,176 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 109,269 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 29 May 2020 109,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2016 109,183 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 103,485 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 103,467 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 96,570 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 May 2013 96,570 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 20 Sep 2012 87,897 miles

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

rear exhaust support corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 72,144 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 72,126 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs wearing.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 46,104 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,144 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 40,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front No plate loose

Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,403 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 31,403 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,873 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 YZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YZK, 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 YZK registered?

KN05 YZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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The MOT history for KN05 YZK shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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