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KY05 XGC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,477 mi
Last recorded124,477 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 XGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 124,477 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 117,942 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 109,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D clamp rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D clamp rubber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 109,463 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D clamp rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D clamp rubber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 105,496 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 102,320 miles

Front Upper All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour both sides (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has deep cracks around the outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 102,320 miles

Front Upper All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour both sides (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has deep cracks around the outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 99,818 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread has small cracks all around it. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 96,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower bumper slightly loose

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake wear sensor wire modified

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

Fail 18 Jul 2019 96,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower bumper slightly loose

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake wear sensor wire modified

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

Pass 7 Aug 2018 94,318 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 94,224 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 88,857 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 81,031 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 81,031 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 78,538 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,222 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 67,666 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,561 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 54,380 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,041 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,613 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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KY05 XGC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KY05 XGC, 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 KY05 XGC registered?

KY05 XGC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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