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LF05 JFU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

119,677 mi
Last recorded119,677 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 JFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 119,677 miles

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

Nearside reverse lamp not working

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 119,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside reverse lamp not working

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 116,768 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 114,442 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 114,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 111,726 miles

Rear exhaust silencer body heat shield loose/adrift

Fail 29 Oct 2021 111,698 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer body heat shield loose/adrift

Pass 6 Nov 2020 109,054 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 108,993 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 105,630 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 105,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 103,317 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Oct 2018 103,306 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer side wall rubber

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2017 100,902 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner area

Rear exhaust support bracket corroded/broken off

Pass 14 Oct 2016 93,463 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

Rear exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 10 Oct 2016 93,392 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall split/damaged to cord (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

Rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,949 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,550 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 81,543 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 76,697 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,499 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 72,491 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 68,404 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 63,944 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,032 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 JFU, 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 JFU registered?

LF05 JFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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