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KR05 KZN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,221 mi
Last recorded66,221 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 KZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 66,221 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Hub support joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 61,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 59,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge also side wall is damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 59,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge also side wall is damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 57,325 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 54,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 51,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 49,711 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 47,164 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 433,641 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2017 43,355 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

possible fracture in the nearside front wheel outer rim. Advise a closer inspection when the tyre is changed

Pass 14 Jul 2016 37,092 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 37,083 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 35,367 miles

Offside rear tyre tread worn low

Fail 17 Jul 2015 35,366 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre tread worn low

Pass 17 Jul 2014 33,770 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,750 miles

offside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2012 27,955 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 23,968 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 19,370 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 15,697 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 11,108 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on egdes and spliting inner side wall

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 KZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 KR05 KZN, 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 KZN registered?

KR05 KZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is KR05 KZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 KZN 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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