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L500 PAL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,803 mi
Last recorded48,803 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 PAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2025 48,803 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 48,794 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 48,785 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 48,706 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 48,553 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 47,964 miles

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 8 Feb 2016 44,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 42,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L500 PAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L500 PAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L500 PAL?

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What year was L500 PAL registered?

L500 PAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is L500 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 PAL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L500 PAL have outstanding finance?

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