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KP05 XSR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,260 mi
Last recorded100,260 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 XSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 100,260 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 99,539 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 98,933 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 97,752 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 96,497 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 95,184 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 92,711 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 91,676 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 89,363 miles

General wear to rear suspension components

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 May 2017 89,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst cracked at weld (7.1.2)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front + rear (2.4.G.1)

General wear to rear suspension components

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge, requires attention

Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,649 miles

Both front headlight lenses fading, attention soon.

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

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

Gearbox under tray damaged/broken.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 83,166 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both front brake discs slightly ridged + corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 79,148 miles

Slight play n/s/r brake.

Pass 29 May 2013 75,000 miles

Both front tyre treads low on outer edges

Pass 23 May 2012 70,034 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 63,858 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 63,857 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 56,116 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,960 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 48,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,342 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 XSR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

KP05 XSR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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