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KV05 ZHB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,067 mi
Last recorded102,067 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 102,067 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 102,063 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 100,614 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass faded/discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level warning light on

Pass 14 Jun 2023 94,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 94,835 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 89,067 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 84,018 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 82,427 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 82,427 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 80,939 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 78,789 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 76,905 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 74,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT ( 1.6)**** (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ( 2MM) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2.5 MM) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 72,542 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread / perished and cracking

Fail 26 Nov 2015 72,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracks outer edge to cords / also low tread (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre low tread / perished and cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2015 72,479 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 68,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake feels stiff and pad missing

Slight play in osf inner steering joint

Fail 21 May 2014 68,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

foot parking brake stiff to return and pad missing

nsf tyre outer edge worn with shallow cuts

nsr tyre inner edge worn

Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,113 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 52,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2011 52,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,385 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 46,384 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,901 miles

Cut in o/s/f tyre wall less than 25mm

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,951 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 33,951 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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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KV05 ZHB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 ZHB, 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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KV05 ZHB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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