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A69 LEG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,358 mi
Last recorded91,358 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA69 LEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 91,358 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm + worn on edges 225/50/16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 85,313 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 85,311 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components fouling inner wing / bushes worn (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 80,568 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 74,869 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 70,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 70,594 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 68,253 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 19 Aug 2019 65,495 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective needs cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective needs cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror deteriorated

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

covers fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2019 65,495 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective needs cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective needs cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 61,271 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 57,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 52,786 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Sep 2016 52,784 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Sep 2015 47,146 miles

Centre exhaust mounting/bracket missing

Under-tray(s) fitted, obscuring most underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2015 47,144 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre exhaust mounting/bracket missing

Under-tray(s) fitted, obscuring most underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 41,434 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 37,727 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2011 31,918 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,918 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,046 miles

Front brake discs have light corrosion (~10% coverage) to inner surface

Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,690 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 25,603 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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A69 LEG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A69 LEG, 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 A69 LEG registered?

A69 LEG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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