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KX05 YHO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,584 mi
Last recorded144,584 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 YHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 144,584 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 135,739 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 125,052 miles

eml on pre 2008 diesel

Fail 18 Oct 2021 125,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 118,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine light on pre 200 diesel

Pass 1 Nov 2019 116,321 miles

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

Rear exhaust has minor leak from back box

Fail 31 Oct 2019 116,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 111,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 91,771 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 88,188 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 88,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 75,265 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 69,094 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 69,070 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 66,684 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,456 miles

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,571 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 43,353 miles

n/s/r tyre sightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 19 May 2011 43,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre sightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,460 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front disc's pitted slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,460 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 34,303 miles

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

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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KX05 YHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KX05 YHO, 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 KX05 YHO registered?

KX05 YHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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