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LG05 ZGS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,254 mi
Last recorded144,254 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 ZGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 144,254 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 127,385 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 117,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak from differential joint to drive shaft.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides are just above the legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 116,695 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak from differential joint to drive shaft.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides are just above the legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 98,678 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 98,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 79,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside parking brake is weak

Fail 13 Feb 2018 79,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside parking brake is weak

Pass 21 Jan 2017 61,331 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2016 45,785 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,106 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 41,278 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,049 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,157 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,974 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,610 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 26,627 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,509 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)

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 ZGS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZGS, 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 ZGS registered?

LG05 ZGS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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