CarVerify

Free Car Check

LG05 XLD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,359 mi
Last recorded103,359 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 103,359 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 103,358 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 93,454 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 88,469 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 84,044 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,831 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 72,831 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 68,319 miles

offside mirror damaged

Pass 10 May 2014 63,761 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 May 2014 63,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 57,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged but not likely to be miss read

off side front tyre perishing

Pass 11 May 2012 51,144 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

o/s/f tyre starting to wear outer edge

Fail 3 May 2012 50,939 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

o/s/f tyre starting to wear outer edge

rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 7 May 2011 43,367 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 May 2010 35,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 13 May 2009 31,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front cross strut bushes starting to delaminate

front torque trut bushes starting to split

hand brake pedal slow to return

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 13 May 2009 31,723 miles

front cross strut bushes starting to delaminate

front torque trut bushes starting to split

hand brake pedal slow to return

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,850 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LG05 XLD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XLD, 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

How do I check the history of LG05 XLD?

You can check the full history of LG05 XLD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LG05 XLD registered?

LG05 XLD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is LG05 XLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 XLD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG05 XLD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LG05 XLD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.