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KR05 TKJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,422 mi
Last recorded157,422 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 TKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 157,422 miles

Headlamps discoloured

Offside Rear corrosion to wheel arch

Rear slight rust to wheel arch

Pass 3 Jul 2018 145,003 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 144,605 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 134,031 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2017 133,926 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2016 121,455 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both headlamp lenses fading

parking brake pedal anti slip device missing

Fail 29 Jun 2016 121,101 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both headlamp lenses fading

parking brake pedal anti slip device missing

Pass 25 Jun 2015 108,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service warning on.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 108,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

EML on.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service warning on.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 98,660 miles

all 4 tyres getting low 2/3mm

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jul 2013 87,001 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 80,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2012 80,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 73,730 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 73,724 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Due to under sheilding some components could not be tested.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 71,073 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 66,861 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 52,789 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 TKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 TKJ, 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 TKJ registered?

KR05 TKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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