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KT05 CLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,570 mi
Last recorded85,570 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 85,570 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 84,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 82,607 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 81,531 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 79,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 79,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 76,752 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 74,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 67,011 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 61,092 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 61,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 56,778 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 53,657 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 50,774 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,166 miles

Both front tyres perished,suggest replacement soon!

Centre boot brake lamp not working!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Suggest front wiper blades to be replaced soon!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2013 46,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres perished,suggest replacement soon!

Centre boot brake lamp not working!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Suggest front wiper blades to be replaced soon!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,315 miles

Centre brake lamp not working!

Fail 12 Jul 2012 42,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre brake lamp not working!

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 39,099 miles

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

High level brake light not working!

Pass 7 Jul 2010 35,438 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,267 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 26,011 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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KT05 CLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KT05 CLK, 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

How do I check the history of KT05 CLK?

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What year was KT05 CLK registered?

KT05 CLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is KT05 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT05 CLK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KT05 CLK have outstanding finance?

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