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KR05 VDZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,731 mi
Last recorded111,731 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 111,731 miles

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

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))

Pass 23 May 2025 106,153 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 102,703 miles

rear underbody covered in sealant

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2024 102,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated poss parking brake (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges,and on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Valve stem slightly damaged all valves (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 99,347 miles

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

Parking brake release poor

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 99,347 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake release poor

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 95,795 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 95,795 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 94,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (close to wear indicators both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 94,614 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (close to wear indicators both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 92,299 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 92,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 89,615 miles

EML stays on

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,379 miles

EML stays on

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2015 85,999 miles

EML stays on

Pass 9 Jun 2014 80,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML stays on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 80,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML stays on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

F/O/S tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,129 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 64,129 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 52,907 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,663 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 28,606 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight damage to offside front tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2008 22,334 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

large under trays

offside head/light on upper limit nearside on lower limit/

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 VDZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

KR05 VDZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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