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KY55 BWL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

79,809 mi
Last recorded79,809 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 BWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 79,809 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 77,337 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 75,330 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc slight scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre inner edges cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 73,576 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 73,576 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,496 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 69,908 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 67,736 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 66,277 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 65,274 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 63,711 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 62,579 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 61,365 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,266 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 58,962 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 57,871 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 56,467 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 56,463 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,853 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 42,995 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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KY55 BWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KY55 BWL, 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 KY55 BWL registered?

KY55 BWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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