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KR05 VCX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,251 mi
Last recorded120,251 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 120,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall damage

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 120,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall damage

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 116,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlight lens tarnished (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [ front ]rear lower suspension arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to tarnished lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure insecure [no bolt] (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure insecure [no bolt] (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 108,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 108,253 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 99,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 98,211 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 98,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 96,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 93,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 90,458 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 90,458 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 89,388 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 89,166 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 89,166 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 82,159 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror repeater full of water

offside mirror repeater lense half missing

parking sticker zone 'b'

steering column switch slightly loose

Pass 29 Jun 2013 82,159 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror repeater full of water

offside mirror repeater lense half missing

parking sticker zone 'b'

steering column switch slightly loose

Pass 6 Jul 2012 73,502 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 65,359 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 53,382 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,362 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 43,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 32,719 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 VCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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