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KV55 XHE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,646 mi
Last recorded85,646 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 85,646 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 85,253 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 85,079 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 84,679 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 83,704 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 83,161 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 83,160 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 82,603 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 82,341 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,519 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 79,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 75,763 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

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

Wiper blades starting to smear windscreen.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 70,259 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 70,259 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,694 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 59,229 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 52,992 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,698 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,933 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,549 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 XHE 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 85%.

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 XHE, 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

How do I check the history of KV55 XHE?

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What year was KV55 XHE registered?

KV55 XHE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is KV55 XHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV55 XHE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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