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KS05 EXH

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,391 mi
Last recorded147,391 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 EXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 147,391 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 142,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under vehicle starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 136,705 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 130,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 125,032 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 119,093 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 108,865 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 108,865 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 107,250 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 107,250 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 103,740 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 102,034 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 98,642 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 92,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn 2mm.

o/s/r tyre worn 3/4mm

parking brake slightly out of balance.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 78,293 miles

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

undertrays fitted sills covered unable to fully inspect

Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,930 miles

Child seats fitted to both rear seats so inspection of the rear seat belts could not be carried out.

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

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

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

Sill cvovers and a full under body tray are installed onto this vehicle wich limits the scope of the inspection in these areas

Pass 25 Oct 2010 50,064 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 48,927 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 39,444 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,444 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 28,684 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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KS05 EXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KS05 EXH, 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 KS05 EXH registered?

KS05 EXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is KS05 EXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 EXH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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