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YR05 KLX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

60,045 mi
Last recorded60,045 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 KLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 60,045 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 60,045 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 54,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 54,762 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 48,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 46,891 miles

All Suspension Components Corroded

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 46,891 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and Offside - Product On Lens (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All Suspension Components Corroded

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 45,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 45,671 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 44,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 43,279 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 41,694 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 40,436 miles

Front tyre outer edges worn

Fail 13 Feb 2018 40,436 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyre outer edges worn

Pass 8 Mar 2017 39,363 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 37,372 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,541 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,922 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,297 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,531 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,958 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,638 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 25,638 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 23,260 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

nearside siderepeater water ingressed.

Fail 17 Feb 2009 23,260 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front inner brake pads wearing low.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

nearside siderepeater water ingressed.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 20,056 miles

both front brake discs wearing and lipped.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

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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YR05 KLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YR05 KLX, 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 YR05 KLX registered?

YR05 KLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is YR05 KLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 KLX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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