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LF05 DNX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,419 mi
Last recorded72,419 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 DNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 72,419 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 116,340 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 60,231 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 56,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 52,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2013 50,596 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,596 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,013 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 31,954 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)

o/sf n/s/f tyres just legal

your tax expiryed on 28/02/2011 and mot its advised not to let your tax and mot to expiryer as your insurance can be void

Fail 25 Mar 2011 31,851 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

excessive oil leak (gearbox)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 20,129 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 20,122 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 18,156 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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LF05 DNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LF05 DNX, 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 LF05 DNX registered?

LF05 DNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is LF05 DNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 DNX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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