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KS05 ZHO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

126,829 mi
Last recorded126,829 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 ZHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 126,829 miles

Front both perished- - Poor light output!

Nearside Front and rear has a slice/ cut on them

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

tyre sizes- front 225x40x18 rear- 255x35x18

Fail 11 Mar 2025 126,792 miles

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

Front both perished- - Poor light output!

Nearside Front and rear has a slice/ cut on them

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

tyre sizes- front 225x40x18 rear- 255x35x18

Pass 12 Mar 2024 126,382 miles

n/s/f tyre has 2 slices on outer wall

n/s/f wheel damaged outer rim

n/s/r tyre has slice on outer wall

Fail 12 Mar 2024 126,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

n/s/f tyre has 2 slices on outer wall

n/s/f wheel damaged outer rim

n/s/r tyre has slice on outer wall

Pass 11 Mar 2023 124,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f tyre has slice on outer wall

Pass 21 Mar 2022 121,510 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 121,453 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 116,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2020 112,861 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 Feb 2019 108,924 miles

n/s/f tyre has slice on outer wall

poor pattern on both headlights

Pass 8 Mar 2018 104,153 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON OUTER EDGES

BOTH REAR IDICATERS SHOWING WHITE LIGHT

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 99,905 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 94,473 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 89,802 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 86,559 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,678 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 75,623 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,421 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 60,679 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 44,436 miles

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

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 ZHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZHO, 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 ZHO registered?

KS05 ZHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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