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KV05 HJC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

183,854 mi
Last recorded183,854 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 HJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 183,854 miles

vehicle has plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some componants

Fail 14 Jun 2021 183,854 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met the legal requirement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met the legal requirement (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle has plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some componants

Pass 25 Jun 2020 178,844 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlight images dirty

Fail 23 Jun 2020 178,839 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlight images dirty

Pass 5 Jul 2019 171,838 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 162,478 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 146,895 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 130,253 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 113,239 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 96,945 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 81,748 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 81,673 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 74,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 68,039 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,924 miles

90% under body cover.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 52,807 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 42,220 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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KV05 HJC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KV05 HJC, 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 KV05 HJC registered?

KV05 HJC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KV05 HJC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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