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KP55 BYO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

124,321 mi
Last recorded124,321 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 BYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 124,321 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 122,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 119,441 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 116,644 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 113,456 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 110,650 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 107,945 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 105,312 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges , both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 101,896 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 99,143 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 95,547 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 91,347 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 86,478 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 81,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e m l light on

Fail 4 Oct 2013 81,153 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e m l light on

Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,713 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 49,119 miles

airbag light on

nearside rear indicator starting to discolour

nearside rear tyre on 2mm with a slice in outer sidwall

offside rear tyre on 2mm of tread

play to steering rack

undertrays fitted throughout vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,479 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 31,428 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 17,713 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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KP55 BYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KP55 BYO, 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 KP55 BYO registered?

KP55 BYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is KP55 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 BYO shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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