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LF05 LKA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,924 mi
Last recorded121,924 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 LKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 121,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 115,314 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Steering system slightly rough both top mounts (2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sils (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sils (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sil covers fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2025 115,163 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Steering system slightly rough both top mounts (2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sils (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sils (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sil covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2024 102,796 miles

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering system slightly rough top mounts (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 102,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

Front Steering system slightly rough top mounts (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 90,739 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 21 Sep 2022 79,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 68,497 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 68,497 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 66,699 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 64,574 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 64,574 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 62,491 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 59,746 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (2.4.C.3c)

engine cover and tray obstructing underside of components

Pass 9 Nov 2016 56,623 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside, (at union corroded) (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and tray obscuring undreside of components

Pass 18 Nov 2015 52,470 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 52,467 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,155 miles

Both front tyres wearing heavily on outter edges

Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,834 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,689 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 29,688 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 28,725 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,048 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 22,263 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 17,982 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 LKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LKA, 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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LF05 LKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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