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2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,286 mi
Last recorded74,286 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 VPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 74,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 74,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 72,863 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 70,078 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 68,801 miles

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2022 68,801 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2021 66,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 66,932 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 62,459 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 62,459 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 59,109 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 53,523 miles

all tyres close to limit

Pass 25 Sep 2017 49,191 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,415 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 43,250 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 40,556 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 38,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 35,730 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 33,450 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 28 Nov 2011 33,449 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,517 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,846 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,610 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 15,225 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 VPN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VPN, 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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KT05 VPN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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