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LG05 FKV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,205 mi
Last recorded39,205 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 FKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 39,205 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 38,700 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 37,953 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,947 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre cut outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre sidewall damage

Offside Rear Tyre cut outer sidewall

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 37,947 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Repeater (6.1.C.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre cut outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre sidewall damage

Offside Rear Tyre cut outer sidewall

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 37,171 miles

slight side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

slight side wall damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2013 36,317 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 34,892 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 34,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front washer jets - partially blocked.

Pass 23 Dec 2009 32,305 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)

sill cover fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,545 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 27,545 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG05 FKV registered?

LG05 FKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is LG05 FKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 FKV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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