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KY05 XGD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,459 mi
Last recorded101,459 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 XGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 101,459 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 101,454 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 96,359 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 96,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 88,073 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 76,473 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 76,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,242 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,814 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 63,050 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 62,050 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,297 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre sidewall gouged

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,089 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,663 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,248 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,383 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 32,057 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 26,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 19,622 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 XGD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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