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KR05 BXZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,898 mi
Last recorded69,898 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 BXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 69,898 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

centre to rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 4 Jan 2016 69,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

centre to rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 3 Nov 2014 62,235 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 55,667 miles

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

offside rear tyre 3mm tread

Fail 1 Nov 2013 55,667 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre 3mm tread

Fail 30 Oct 2012 50,358 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear number plate dim

Pass 30 Oct 2012 50,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear number plate dim

Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,754 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs inner faces pitted

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre outer edge slightly scrubbed

Pass 20 Jul 2010 38,224 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre approx 3mm tread remaining

Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,741 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 30,741 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 22,806 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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KR05 BXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KR05 BXZ, 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 KR05 BXZ registered?

KR05 BXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is KR05 BXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 BXZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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