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KY05 XKO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,350 mi
Last recorded107,350 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 XKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2024 107,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs suffering from heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 105,950 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 105,950 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 104,223 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper doesnt clear very lower section of screen

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 104,223 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlights cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front wiper doesnt clear very lower section of screen

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 101,572 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened booth discs have slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 101,572 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs inner faces worn/lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault srs on dash (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear lower arm boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened booth discs have slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 98,526 miles

factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jan 2020 98,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp glass/plastic faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp glass/plastic faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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))

factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jan 2019 95,408 miles

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Fail 21 Jan 2019 95,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced EXCESSIVELY DETEROIRATED -NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced EXCESSIVELY DETEROIRATED-NO BEAM I MAGE (4.1.4 (b))

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm -245/40/18-95Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 94,465 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 85,672 miles

Central Front stone chip

Fail 19 Dec 2016 85,672 miles

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

Central Front stone chip

Pass 21 Nov 2015 81,891 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 76,815 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 70,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 62,693 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 62,693 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,744 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 49,317 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 44,127 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 44,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,916 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 XKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KY05 XKO, 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 XKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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