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KP05 AXV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

159,131 mi
Last recorded159,131 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 AXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 159,131 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 156,579 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 151,109 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 144,658 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 138,975 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 138,975 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 133,109 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 118,952 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 118,855 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front TCA arm bush gone soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front TCA arm bush gone soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2018 111,335 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 99,852 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 88,844 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 81,462 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 81,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,383 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 66,820 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,856 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 52,929 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

hand brake lever slightly insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,929 miles

hand brake lever slightly insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,318 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,047 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 20,899 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 9,031 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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KP05 AXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 KP05 AXV, 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 KP05 AXV registered?

KP05 AXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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