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KX55 YOW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,864 mi
Last recorded125,864 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 YOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 125,864 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 125,864 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 122,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 117,965 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 117,938 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 114,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 114,682 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2020 114,658 miles

engine under trays fitted restricting view

Pass 30 Apr 2019 114,658 miles

engine under trays fitted restricting view

Fail 26 Apr 2019 114,658 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

engine under trays fitted restricting view

Pass 24 Nov 2017 111,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 111,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 108,160 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 108,155 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 105,973 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 103,721 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 103,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 84,744 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 71,202 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,109 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 49,027 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,027 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 38,467 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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KX55 YOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KX55 YOW, 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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KX55 YOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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