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KV55 FAO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

56,514 mi
Last recorded56,514 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 FAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 56,514 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both units (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 56,498 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 56,355 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 56,008 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 56,008 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 54,449 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 54,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 51,603 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIL DRIPPING ON UNDER TRAY (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Apr 2021 51,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIL DRIPPING ON UNDER TRAY (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Apr 2020 49,601 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 49,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,860 miles

WASHER ONLY WORKING 50%

Fail 15 Apr 2019 47,859 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON

WASHER ONLY WORKING 50%

Pass 26 Feb 2018 45,212 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 42,881 miles

Both n/s tyre sidewalls cut

Fail 15 Mar 2017 42,881 miles

Both n/s tyre sidewalls cut

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,654 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 37,156 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 33,535 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 30,340 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 30,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 26,984 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both n/s tyres have sidewall damage but not to cords

Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,041 miles

advise near side front tyre outter side wall damaged [no cords showing].

Fail 29 Mar 2011 23,041 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

advise near side front tyre outter side wall damaged [no cords showing].

Pass 5 May 2010 20,261 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 20,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,117 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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KV55 FAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KV55 FAO, 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 KV55 FAO registered?

KV55 FAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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