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LB05 AYY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,295 mi
Last recorded53,295 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 AYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 53,295 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 51,279 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 49,349 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 46,568 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 46,566 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,197 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear tyre tread depth slightly low level edges

Pass 28 Jun 2016 40,693 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 40,693 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 38,599 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 36,943 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 36,943 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,608 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,107 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 32,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,215 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,501 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,226 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 22,226 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 17,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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LB05 AYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LB05 AYY, 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 LB05 AYY registered?

LB05 AYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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