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KU05 ZDY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,832 mi
Last recorded93,832 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 ZDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 93,832 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes splitting

Fail 20 May 2019 93,832 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 31 May 2018 87,870 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 87,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

EML on

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 73,217 miles

All Front suspension bushes starting to perish and weaken

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)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 73,216 miles

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

All Front suspension bushes starting to perish and weaken

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 65,145 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 65,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,425 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 49,425 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

Offside Front Outer tyre worn

Pass 6 Nov 2014 44,463 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,896 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 39,896 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,529 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2011 27,735 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 19,621 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 13,030 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 13,030 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,001 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 12,001 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 ZDY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZDY, 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 ZDY registered?

KU05 ZDY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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