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LG05 FJK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,091 mi
Last recorded114,091 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 FJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 114,091 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2025 112,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated replacement advised! (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

The auxiliary belt is frayed!

Fail 20 Oct 2025 112,187 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated replacement advised! (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

The auxiliary belt is frayed!

Pass 21 Oct 2024 109,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine various areas! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 107,434 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

parking brake service recommended

signs of oil leak under side vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2022 103,368 miles

Offside Rear tyre on 3.5 mil tread depth + worn low on inner shoulder replacement recommended

tyre on 2 mil tread depth +deep cuts + worn low on inner shoulder replacement recommended

Fail 22 Oct 2022 103,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear tyre on 3.5 mil tread depth + worn low on inner shoulder replacement recommended

tyre on 2 mil tread depth +deep cuts + worn low on inner shoulder replacement recommended

Pass 30 Oct 2021 99,480 miles

Nearside Front road wheel damaged replacement recommended

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mil tread depth

Pass 21 Nov 2020 95,448 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre on 3-4 mil

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 23 Nov 2019 91,604 miles

Nearside front rim slight damage

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

front tyres worn low on shoulders

tyre pressures low

Pass 10 Nov 2018 87,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

drive belt perished

nearside front rim damaged replacement recommended

Fail 3 Nov 2018 87,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

drive belt perished

nearside front rim damaged replacement recommended

Pass 4 Nov 2017 82,987 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged rim damaged urgent attention recommended (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 82,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged rim damaged urgent attention recommended (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 77,137 miles

Nearside Front nearside front rim slight damage

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2015 71,166 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 63,956 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise front screen chipped

Fail 27 Nov 2014 63,902 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise front screen chipped

Pass 24 Aug 2013 56,582 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2013 56,582 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 5 May 2012 48,800 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 48,664 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2011 42,112 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,466 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,342 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise slight run out rear brakes and front disc have slight ridge

offside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,305 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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LG05 FJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LG05 FJK, 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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LG05 FJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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