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LD05 ZDC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,162 mi
Last recorded83,162 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 ZDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 83,162 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 80,428 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 77,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 76,206 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 76,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 73,152 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 67,915 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 64,714 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened on N/S and O/S outer - linkage area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded, unable to fully inspect due to location (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2017 60,862 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 60,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2016 56,983 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 53,825 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 53,823 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,216 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 50,214 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,137 miles

Deep cut on O/S/F Tyre tread

O/S/F Tyre perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 40,692 miles

Oil leak (poss gearbox)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,874 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,751 miles

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

front brake discs worn badly on inner edges

n/s rear tyre is damaged slightly on inner sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,679 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,757 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 11,227 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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LD05 ZDC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LD05 ZDC, 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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LD05 ZDC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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