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KS54 OGU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

224,035 mi
Last recorded224,035 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 OGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 224,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded badly (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both corroded badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all corroded badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2026 224,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded badly (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both corroded badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all corroded badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2025 221,770 miles

exhaust rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2024 219,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2023 216,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

parking brake poor

Pass 25 Jan 2022 214,088 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

N/S O/S FRONT TYRES PERRISHING AND UNEVEN WEAR

O/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

REAR UNDERBODY CORRODED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Jan 2021 210,920 miles

Engine cover fitted / Under vehicle cover fitted /Sill covers fitted masking some testable items

Exhaust system corroded in places

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective both corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear brakes binding on slightly, notably after applying the parking brake

headlamp washers inoperative

Pass 3 Jan 2020 203,674 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

headlamp washers inoperative

Pass 8 Jan 2019 188,168 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust hanger broke

general underbody corrosion

head light washes not working

Fail 8 Jan 2019 188,168 miles

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

head light washes not working

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts distorted on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust hanger broke

Pass 2 Jan 2018 162,651 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2018 162,651 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 140,426 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2017 140,426 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2016 122,111 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

covers fitted

rear discs worn rear pads 2-3mm

Pass 27 Jan 2015 102,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight movement in both front lower track control arm front bushes

Fail 24 Jan 2015 102,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

note both front tyre are bold on edges and offside inner tyre is split on inner side wall

slight movement in both front lower track control arm front bushes

Pass 25 Jan 2014 83,334 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 83,327 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 73,324 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2012 60,964 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,340 miles

Nearside front brake disc worn

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Offside front brake disc worn

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 47,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake disc worn

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside front brake disc worn

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 34,789 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all four tyres wearing close to limit.

nearside front foglight broken off mountings.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,789 miles

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

all four tyres wearing close to limit.

nearside front foglight broken off mountings.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,211 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 21,493 miles

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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KS54 OGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KS54 OGU, 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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KS54 OGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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