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GV05 LMY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,577 mi
Last recorded112,577 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 LMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 112,577 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 105,172 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 101,606 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

unsertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of under body

Fail 5 Feb 2021 101,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

unsertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of under body

Pass 13 Feb 2020 97,318 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover fitted

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2019 91,215 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 91,215 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 86,633 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 81,852 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both Fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both Rears (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF + OSF (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR + OSR (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust hanger broken at the front + center of vehicle, but still supported

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,164 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,746 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 62,828 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 62,828 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 56,369 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,388 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 45,388 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 40,724 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 40,650 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 34,798 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,272 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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GV05 LMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GV05 LMY, 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 GV05 LMY registered?

GV05 LMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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