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SV05 KYE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,100 mi
Last recorded83,100 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 KYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 83,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 83,100 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 75,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 75,071 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 75,065 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 69,649 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 16 Apr 2019 69,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,790 miles

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

rear brake pads not clearly visible - suspect low - advise check

Fail 17 Jan 2018 61,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake pads not clearly visible - suspect low - advise check

Pass 20 Jan 2017 55,457 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2017 55,445 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2016 49,488 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,677 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 39,774 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 39,774 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 35,852 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,696 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 32,762 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,361 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,957 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 25,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,269 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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SV05 KYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SV05 KYE, 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 SV05 KYE registered?

SV05 KYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SV05 KYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 KYE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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