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KU05 RGZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,015 mi
Last recorded124,015 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 RGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 124,015 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamp lenses discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded above and by subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms by spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe brackets corroded where all rear arms mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering column uj slightly stiff

Pass 6 Jan 2025 122,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears above and by rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit in safety mode

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on subframe where all suspension arms mount to (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / body corroded at all subframe mounting points nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe brackets corroded where all suspension arms bolt on (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slightly stiff in operation (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 119,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit in safety mode

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 119,460 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing alloy lock nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing alloy lock nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit in safety mode

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 116,162 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 116,162 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 112,654 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 112,019 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 111,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel - slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 111,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel - slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 109,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 106,163 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 102,060 miles

Front tyres edges bald

Pass 8 Jun 2016 98,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust deteriorated and rear hanger broken

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on outer treads

rear brake pipes greased not allowing a detailed inspection of brake pipes

Fail 6 Jun 2016 98,514 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust deteriorated and rear hanger broken

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on outer treads

rear brake pipes greased not allowing a detailed inspection of brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2015 88,260 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 88,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 73,323 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 56,564 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 43,145 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 39,405 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 39,405 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 34,156 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)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,156 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 17 Apr 2009 29,506 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,602 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,148 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 23,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KU05 RGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KU05 RGZ, 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 KU05 RGZ registered?

KU05 RGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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