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FD05 LXP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,729 mi
Last recorded111,729 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 LXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 111,729 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 101,191 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 85,862 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 85,862 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 69,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s handbrake poor

Fail 13 May 2015 68,412 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s handbrake poor

Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,225 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 47,565 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 40,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2012 40,530 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 May 2011 35,564 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 May 2010 32,145 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 32,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,189 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 26,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 19,458 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damage

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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FD05 LXP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD05 LXP, 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 FD05 LXP registered?

FD05 LXP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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The MOT history for FD05 LXP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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