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DG05 LKM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,848 mi
Last recorded76,848 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 76,848 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 76,844 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 75,650 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 75,646 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 87,598 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 66,335 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 65,925 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 64,764 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,235 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 62,556 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 61,519 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 59,790 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 58,528 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 55,026 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,102 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,823 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,961 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,198 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,574 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,458 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,875 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 20,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DG05 LKM 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 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG05 LKM, 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 DG05 LKM registered?

DG05 LKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is DG05 LKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 LKM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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