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L700 KJG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

92,069 mi
Last recorded92,069 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 KJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 92,069 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 92,069 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens faded

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 85,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four into brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside headlight dull

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 85,063 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four into brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside headlight dull

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

Pass 28 May 2024 79,264 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING INTO HOSES

N/S HEADLAMP DULL

Pass 6 Jun 2023 75,600 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 75,509 miles

CORROSION TO BRAKE DISCS ............

Nearside Front BALL JOINT (ALLOY ARM ) SLIGHT PLAY PRESENT ..........

Fail 4 Nov 2022 75,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

CORROSION PRESENT TO BRAKE DISCS ...........

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 74,993 miles

both rear tyres on wear markers

slight play nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 7 Jul 2020 72,739 miles

Nearside track rod end .........

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link ...........

Pass 29 Jul 2019 67,936 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 65,127 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 61,745 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 61,745 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 58,282 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,435 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre edge worn

Offside Rear tyre edge worn and age cracked

Fail 13 Oct 2015 54,350 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front tyre edge worn

Offside Rear tyre edge worn and age cracked

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 51,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 48,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 48,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,801 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,579 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 41,579 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 38,946 miles

advise both front tyres uneven tyre wear

Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,620 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,998 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 31,994 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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L700 KJG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 L700 KJG, 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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L700 KJG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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