CarVerify

Free Car Check

KW05 BBU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,950 mi
Last recorded108,950 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 BBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 108,950 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 106,764 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 102,341 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 93,845 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,552 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 23 Mar 2016 80,756 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 75,916 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2014 71,813 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 66,340 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,340 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,956 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,394 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 48,436 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Fail 6 Apr 2010 48,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

3rd brake lamp slightly insecure

Brake pedal rubber wearing thin

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

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

Passenger seat slightly notchy on folding operation

Wipers slightly smeary

Pass 8 Jan 2010 48,361 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 43,081 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KW05 BBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KW05 BBU, 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 KW05 BBU?

You can check the full history of KW05 BBU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KW05 BBU registered?

KW05 BBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is KW05 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW05 BBU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KW05 BBU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KW05 BBU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.