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LD05 ETK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,614 mi
Last recorded108,614 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 ETK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 108,614 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 108,221 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 108,221 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 107,725 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 106,463 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 106,463 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 105,087 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 105,087 miles

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 101,825 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 98,542 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 98,542 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 97,887 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 94,780 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 92,914 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 92,914 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 86,344 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 86,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 74,789 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 61,744 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

centre brake light not working

Fail 30 Mar 2012 61,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

both front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

centre brake light not working

Pass 16 Feb 2011 53,036 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,549 miles

damage on wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,664 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,874 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 22,572 miles

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

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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LD05 ETK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LD05 ETK, 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 LD05 ETK registered?

LD05 ETK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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