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LG05 ZHO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,862 mi
Last recorded90,862 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 90,862 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 87,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake low efficiency

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 87,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake low efficiency

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 85,162 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 85,162 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 81,893 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2019 75,736 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 71,212 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 65,037 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 62,549 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 60,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,498 miles

offside rear tyre slightly damaged on the sidewalls

Pass 15 Jan 2013 54,589 miles

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

all 4 discs rusty (vehicle been stood)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,322 miles

Advise Front Brake Disc Worn/Pads below 50% worn

Pass 6 Jul 2010 36,529 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,219 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,345 miles

advise that front brake pads getting low

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 ZHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ZHO, 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 ZHO registered?

LG05 ZHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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