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KY05 XZM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

117,067 mi
Last recorded117,067 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 XZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 117,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 109,483 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 101,350 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 101,139 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 100,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 99,064 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 93,506 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 88,492 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 83,918 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres, outer edges of tread area starting to wear prematurely

Fail 30 Aug 2017 83,918 miles

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

both nearside and offside front tyres, outer edges of tread area starting to wear prematurely

Pass 31 Aug 2016 83,600 miles

Oil leak ()

under-trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 79,698 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smeary

Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner discs lipped

wipers smeary

Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,471 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 50,471 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,023 miles

Nearside front fog light glass broken

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 36,750 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,506 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,366 miles

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

unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Fail 30 Mar 2009 25,366 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,756 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 XZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XZM, 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 XZM registered?

KY05 XZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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