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LB05 DXC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

150,686 mi
Last recorded150,686 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 DXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 150,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 144,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 138,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 132,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 127,441 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 127,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Height adjuster sensor linkage broken. (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Cracked through previous weld repair. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front most arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Brake reaction arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation inside. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front most arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 124,389 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 120,884 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 114,424 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 107,989 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 107,988 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,282 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 99,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 92,271 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 83,074 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 83,074 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,894 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,271 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,460 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 43,686 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 41,769 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 39,766 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,451 miles

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

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 DXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LB05 DXC, 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 DXC registered?

LB05 DXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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