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KW54 ZWH

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,936 mi
Last recorded58,936 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 ZWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 58,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 58,936 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 57,513 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 55,591 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 55,591 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 54,857 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 53,872 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2020 49,992 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 49,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to lift slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 49,284 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to lift slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 48,627 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing/cracking

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 47,912 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Fail 30 Jan 2017 47,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Jan 2016 47,199 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 46,643 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 46,643 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 45,958 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 44,923 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,017 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 41,180 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 36,263 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,721 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 26,963 miles

Diesel smoke emission is close to limit.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 26,963 miles

Diesel smoke emission is close to 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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KW54 ZWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KW54 ZWH, 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

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What year was KW54 ZWH registered?

KW54 ZWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 February 2005.

Is KW54 ZWH safe to buy?

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