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KT05 VDM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,010 mi
Last recorded73,010 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 VDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 73,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 68,043 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 64,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Calliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Calliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 61,319 miles

Nearside and offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorating

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 61,319 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside and offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorating

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 56,171 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 54,048 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 51,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre size 225/50 ZR16

Pass 14 Nov 2015 49,809 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 49,809 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 48,317 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 46,654 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2012 44,403 miles

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)

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 5 Nov 2011 41,332 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,639 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 35,450 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 35,450 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 26,355 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 25,563 miles

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

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 VDM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

KT05 VDM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is KT05 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT05 VDM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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