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LG05 FZV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,797 mi
Last recorded167,797 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 FZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 167,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

advise offside mirror slightly deterated

Fail 12 Dec 2019 167,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

advise offside mirror slightly deterated

Fail 9 Dec 2019 167,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety on to nearside catalytic converter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front foglamp not working

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

transmission undertray missing

Pass 13 Feb 2018 133,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 133,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 119,608 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 119,608 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 105,585 miles

slight corrosion to centre exhaust

Pass 15 Jan 2015 88,761 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 78,039 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,935 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,536 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 42,532 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 31,466 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 31,466 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009
Pass 19 Nov 2008 14,085 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 13,902 miles

damage on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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 FZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FZV, 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 FZV registered?

LG05 FZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is LG05 FZV safe to buy?

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