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LG05 PNN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,952 mi
Last recorded79,952 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 PNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 79,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to underbody and suspension components

exhaust centre box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2019 78,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads inners getting low

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to underbody and suspension components

exhaust hangers corroded and deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2019 78,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads inners getting low

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to underbody and suspension components

exhaust hangers corroded and deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2018 77,120 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 77,120 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 75,571 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 73,767 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 73,767 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 71,842 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 5 Nov 2015 71,805 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2014 70,261 miles

passenger rear tyre perishing inbetween tread

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 68,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 66,364 miles

both side front tyre inner edges slightly worn

parking brake warming lamp indicating system require attention

Pass 23 Nov 2011 62,018 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2011 62,018 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2010 57,033 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 57,033 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front 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 25 Jun 2009 47,495 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 37,874 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 PNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PNN, 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 PNN registered?

LG05 PNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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