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LG05 FGK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,398 mi
Last recorded111,398 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 FGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 111,398 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 111,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and offside rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 109,192 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 107,895 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 106,244 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 103,802 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 97,071 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,131 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 85,171 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view with in zone A less than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords strongly advised (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive deferential oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under cover fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2019 85,171 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view with in zone A less than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords strongly advised (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive deferential oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under cover fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 68,986 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted throughout

Fail 1 Jun 2017 68,985 miles

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted throughout

Pass 2 Jun 2016 61,055 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 53,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2015 53,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 46,607 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,306 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 32,358 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,540 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 26,536 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 May 2010 23,715 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 19,369 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 19,369 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 14,015 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,486 miles

advise both front tyres wearing low and dig in nearside front

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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LG05 FGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol 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 LG05 FGK, 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 LG05 FGK registered?

LG05 FGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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