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KP55 MHN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,576 mi
Last recorded96,576 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 MHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 96,576 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nsf track rod ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf lower rear arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play osf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Fail 14 Mar 2026 96,576 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears worn down to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nsf track rod ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf lower rear arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr worn down to 2mm and bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr worn down to 3mm and bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play osf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Pass 14 Mar 2025 90,187 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 90,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 85,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 81,225 miles

both front tyres getting low

front brake discs worn

headlamps poor

Fail 8 Mar 2023 81,125 miles

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

both front tyres getting low

front brake discs worn

headlamps poor

Pass 14 Feb 2022 74,257 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 70,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM REMAINS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 68,920 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 65,400 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 63,998 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,889 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,305 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,319 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 49,017 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 44,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,009 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 36,085 miles

both rear tyres 3to4mm

Pass 20 Nov 2009 32,156 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,419 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 MHN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP55 MHN registered?

KP55 MHN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is KP55 MHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 MHN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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