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LF05 DZC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,186 mi
Last recorded80,186 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 DZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 80,186 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2025 79,752 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 79,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 78,596 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 78,594 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 76,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear,borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 74,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 70,213 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 66,091 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 62,833 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 62,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear/straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,653 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,857 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn unevenley (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,422 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust cracked,would advise having it seen to asap

Pass 17 Apr 2015 55,073 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 52,608 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 50,159 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,368 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,813 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 34,200 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 31,407 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,170 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 DZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LF05 DZC, 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 DZC registered?

LF05 DZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is LF05 DZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 DZC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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