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MV05 KSE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,104 mi
Last recorded112,104 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 KSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 112,104 miles

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

Nearside nearside head lamp light output reduced

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 112,104 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside nearside head lamp light output reduced

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 103,026 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 103,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 95,048 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 95,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 86,509 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 86,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 80,624 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 80,623 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,146 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 73,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,896 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 63,893 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,216 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 55,161 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

srs lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,883 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,804 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,635 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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MV05 KSE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MV05 KSE, 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 MV05 KSE registered?

MV05 KSE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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