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KY05 XZD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,914 mi
Last recorded112,914 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 XZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 112,914 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 111,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 110,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 109,077 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 107,628 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 106,781 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 104,999 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 102,827 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 100,709 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 97,867 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 94,848 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 88,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 80,137 miles

left hand number plate bulb dim

Pass 2 Apr 2012 65,587 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 56,345 miles

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

misting of oil around engine

Fail 4 Apr 2011 56,345 miles

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

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

misting of oil around engine

Pass 2 Mar 2010 45,242 miles

Both front tyre wearing on outer tread

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outer side wall

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 40,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 40,157 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,309 miles

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

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 XZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XZD, 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 XZD registered?

KY05 XZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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