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KV05 MYC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

118,058 mi
Last recorded118,058 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 MYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 118,058 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 117,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2024 114,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 114,182 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective can not be opened (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 111,278 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 111,278 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 106,704 miles

could not access all of the rear nearside seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 103,551 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 103,551 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 99,662 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))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 99,662 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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 12 Nov 2018 92,196 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 92,196 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 84,192 miles

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

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

both rear brake hoses perished

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 17 Nov 2017 84,186 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

both rear brake hoses perished

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Nov 2016 75,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 9 Feb 2016 72,988 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 72,987 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 66,340 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,376 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 56,738 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 51,544 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 51,544 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,109 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 45,744 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 45,744 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,346 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 39,346 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,902 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 MYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 KV05 MYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV05 MYC registered?

KV05 MYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is KV05 MYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 MYC shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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