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L777 AFY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,309 mi
Last recorded88,309 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL777 AFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 88,309 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi hoses corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Minor damage to windscreen at Offside (small chip less than 10mm in diameter)

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 87,591 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front & Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 87,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front & Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 82,102 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Both Front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 79,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported In engine bay. unable to fully assess previously replaced pipe -runs behind engine (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Pipe in engine bay slightly indented (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 79,692 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported In engine bay. unable to fully assess previously replaced pipe -runs behind engine (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Pipe in engine bay slightly indented (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s exhaust mount x1 detatched

Pass 2 Mar 2020 78,731 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 75,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front exhaust hangers are insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2019 75,145 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front exhaust hangers are insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2018 72,431 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 72,418 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 70,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,926 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,833 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 39,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 35,427 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,218 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,670 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 21,702 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,610 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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L777 AFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L777 AFY, 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 L777 AFY registered?

L777 AFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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