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L88 LPK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,382 mi
Last recorded104,382 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 LPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 104,382 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2024 93,730 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 89,112 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 89,112 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 79,097 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 79,097 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 78,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 77,804 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 73,052 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 15 Jun 2017 67,963 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 64,735 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 57,579 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 57,579 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 47,836 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 38,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 38,346 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 32,020 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 32,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,836 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 25,311 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 20,266 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 14,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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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L88 LPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc 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 L88 LPK, 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 L88 LPK registered?

L88 LPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is L88 LPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 LPK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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