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KT05 BJE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,438 mi
Last recorded138,438 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 BJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 138,438 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 138,299 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 128,224 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 128,224 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 119,113 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 114,706 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 107,307 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicator bulbs showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres starting to wear

Pass 15 Sep 2018 96,470 miles

child seats fitted in rear ,seat belts unexamined

front pads look low,limited vision -advise wheels off inspection

Pass 11 Aug 2017 82,501 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Osr and nsr ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 82,501 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Osr and nsr ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 71,982 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Fail 22 Jul 2016 71,980 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,031 miles

Rear brakes noisey

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,885 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 67,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 64,240 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 64,240 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 60,018 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2011
Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,010 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 41,943 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 37,134 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 37,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KT05 BJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 KT05 BJE, 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 KT05 BJE registered?

KT05 BJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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