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KT05 XKH

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,353 mi
Last recorded71,353 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 71,353 miles

surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 10 Apr 2026 71,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 26 Nov 2024 71,323 miles

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 21 Nov 2023 71,304 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 23 Nov 2022 71,199 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 18 Nov 2021 70,532 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 25 Nov 2020 70,197 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 19 Nov 2019 70,048 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 69,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 69,810 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 68,867 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 68,867 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 67,922 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 62,799 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 51,737 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 39,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 35,561 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 31,198 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 26,319 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 26,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 21,264 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 16,284 miles

Rear 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 XKH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 XKH, 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 XKH registered?

KT05 XKH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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