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E1 LNS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,264 mi
Last recorded123,264 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 LNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 123,264 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 123,264 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 118,790 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 114,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 109,529 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 105,654 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 105,654 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 102,105 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 102,103 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 97,074 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 97,074 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 92,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & sidewall poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall poor condition

Fail 29 Dec 2017 92,345 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & sidewall poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall poor condition

exhaust centre bracket corroded & broken

Pass 19 Dec 2016 85,413 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 81,253 miles

exhaust system is corroded

front brake pads are worn

oil leak

rear brake pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 11 Dec 2014 77,206 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 72,966 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 68,573 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf tyre bald on inner edge

osf tyre cracked

third brake lamp reflector coming away from lamp

transmission oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2011 61,393 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 55,090 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 55,090 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,023 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,479 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 26,513 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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E1 LNS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E1 LNS, 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 E1 LNS registered?

E1 LNS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is E1 LNS safe to buy?

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