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KS 21

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,251 mi
Last recorded30,251 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS 21
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 30,251 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 30,032 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 29,921 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 29,876 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 29,578 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 29,231 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 28,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 28,282 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 27,521 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 27,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has splits to inner sidewall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Castor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has splits to inner sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2014 25,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON INNER SIDEWALL AND BECOMING LOW ON TREAD

Fail 26 Mar 2014 25,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON INNER SIDEWALL AND BECOMING LOW ON TREAD

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 22,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres splitting inner sidewalls

Fail 16 Apr 2013 22,769 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres splitting inner sidewalls

Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,995 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 20,902 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,650 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 19,646 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 16,656 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,735 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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KS 21 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KS 21, 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 KS 21 registered?

KS 21 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is KS 21 safe to buy?

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