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KV55 URX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,565 mi
Last recorded84,565 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 URX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 84,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps faint beam pattern

incorrect arm fitted on n/s/f lower front arm

Pass 31 May 2024 83,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps faint beam pattern

rear sub frame corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2023 82,081 miles

o/s/f spring corroded

Pass 21 May 2022 80,515 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both head lights have a faint beam pattern

damage to n/s wing mirror

Pass 8 May 2021 78,561 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 77,244 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 75,389 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 71,962 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2017 69,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

wipers smearing

Fail 5 May 2017 69,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,660 miles

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

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

Front wiper blades deteriated

Offside Rear tyre wall slightly damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2016 66,660 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Front wiper blades deteriated

Offside Rear tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2015 63,972 miles

Both front tyres have slight tyre wall damage

Pass 8 May 2014 61,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,768 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 55,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 52,162 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,210 miles

advise uneven wear front tyres

Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,281 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 40,240 miles

rear pads close to wear limit

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 URX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KV55 URX, 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 URX registered?

KV55 URX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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