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KP05 TZK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,285 mi
Last recorded152,285 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 TZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 152,285 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 147,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 147,781 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe under fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Blow from centre silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rearmost arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe at rear hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 135,239 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 126,766 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 115,239 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 106,826 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 101,327 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 97,052 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 83,404 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 78,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened and o/s (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 70,805 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,815 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 56,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 54,115 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,115 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 53,331 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 46,064 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,859 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 38,824 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,584 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 28,584 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 26,970 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 21,993 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on outer edges

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 TZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KP05 TZK, 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 TZK registered?

KP05 TZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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