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KX05 YWD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,441 mi
Last recorded43,441 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 YWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 43,441 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 43,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 43,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise covers removed from under vehicle to check brake pipes ect

rear brake back plates rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2024 43,437 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket snaped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise covers removed from under vehicle to check brake pipes ect

rear brake back plates rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2023 37,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 37,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 37,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 37,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 37,935 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 37,935 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 37,928 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 37,928 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 37,619 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 37,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 37,108 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 36,843 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 36,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 21 Apr 2016 36,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pad warning light illuminated but pads more than 1.6 mm

Pass 17 Apr 2014 35,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,266 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,050 miles

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 18 Apr 2011 34,906 miles

underside cant be fully checked, covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,720 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic splash trays covering various prescribed areas

Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,372 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 32,577 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,577 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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KX05 YWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YWD, 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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KX05 YWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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