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KS05 ZBD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,144 mi
Last recorded99,144 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 ZBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 99,144 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2020 99,144 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Jul 2019 97,684 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 97,677 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 92,833 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 86,290 miles

small cut in sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Fail 7 Jul 2017 86,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

cut in sidewall of o/s/f tyre

small cut in sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2016 80,090 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 80,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 15 Jun 2015 72,906 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cuts in sidewalls of both front tyres

Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,966 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in sidewall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,646 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 58,539 miles

engine management warning lamp on

small cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2012 58,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine management warning lamp on

small cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,840 miles

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

engine management warning lamp on

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2010 48,104 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge & smaal cuts in outer sidewall

n/s/r inner sidewall starting crack & split

Pass 10 Jul 2009 40,352 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,318 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 ZBD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KS05 ZBD, 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 ZBD registered?

KS05 ZBD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is KS05 ZBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 ZBD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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