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LG05 FMY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,765 mi
Last recorded108,765 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 FMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 108,765 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 108,765 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 101,003 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 95,846 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 90,629 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 85,925 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 78,753 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 71,148 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 62,051 miles

Front passenger seat does not fold

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 62,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing upper (2.4.G.2)

Front passenger seat does not fold

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 53,237 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt facing down (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 53,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt facing down (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt facing down (2.4.G.2)

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

nail on nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2014 41,665 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 34,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2012 28,206 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 23,034 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 23,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 20,059 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,756 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 15,756 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 11,124 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 10,773 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 FMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FMY, 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 FMY registered?

LG05 FMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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