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KV05 ZSJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,896 mi
Last recorded167,896 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 ZSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 167,896 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 167,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 153,695 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust brackets broken/missing

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust deteriorated and pinhole

Fail 25 Aug 2018 153,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy- no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy- no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust brackets broken/missing

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust deteriorated and pinhole

Pass 26 Aug 2017 151,745 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front o/s & n/s tyres wear both edges & cuts to tread

Nearside Front exhaust bracket missing

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front front lower arm ball joint cover deteriorated

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

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

high level stop light inop

Pass 11 Jul 2016 148,246 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 11 Jul 2016 148,246 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 143,304 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 138,905 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 136,179 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 136,178 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 130,612 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 130,612 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

centre exhaust bracket missing

Pass 3 May 2011 112,434 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 92,623 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 76,782 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 59,563 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 ZSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZSJ, 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 ZSJ registered?

KV05 ZSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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