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KS54 VRY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

211,649 mi
Last recorded211,649 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 VRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 211,649 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 208,524 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 204,821 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 204,817 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 200,814 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 191,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 185,170 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 178,125 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 168,613 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 160,084 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 148,587 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 138,507 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 129,106 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 118,209 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 107,582 miles

metal brake pipes under sealed

Pass 28 Jul 2012 96,997 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 86,732 miles

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

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

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 5 Jul 2010 74,963 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 67,996 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 67,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 55,238 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 42,489 miles

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

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

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 VRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KS54 VRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS54 VRY registered?

KS54 VRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 January 2005.

Is KS54 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 VRY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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