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KV05 ZPW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

102,240 mi
Last recorded102,240 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 ZPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 102,240 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 98,610 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 94,738 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 90,266 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 90,266 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached straight arm upwards ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2022 85,378 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 85,346 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 80,078 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 77,887 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,708 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 70,363 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,147 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 61,123 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 22 Apr 2015 56,828 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,113 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 46,866 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,228 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 36,556 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 32,915 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,928 miles

n/s/r tyre has cracks in the sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,562 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 ZPW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ZPW, 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 ZPW registered?

KV05 ZPW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is KV05 ZPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 ZPW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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