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KR05 KUO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,817 mi
Last recorded103,817 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 KUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 103,817 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 99,750 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 99,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Mar 2024 93,312 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear exhaust brackets broken

Fail 28 Mar 2024 93,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 31 Mar 2023 87,256 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 87,256 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 85,637 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 83,720 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,524 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 82,514 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 81,404 miles

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

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 74,797 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted covering some suspension parts

Pass 10 Feb 2017 71,956 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 69,093 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 65,012 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 65,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,922 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 59,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 54,299 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 50,745 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 47,354 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 42,476 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 42,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 37,730 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 KUO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KUO, 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 KR05 KUO registered?

KR05 KUO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is KR05 KUO safe to buy?

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