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LG05 ZXX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

34,504 mi
Last recorded34,504 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 ZXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 34,504 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 33,968 miles

centre brake light tapped up

Pass 16 Oct 2023 33,487 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 32,575 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 30 Sep 2021 30,836 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 29,179 miles

high level brake light taped up

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2019 27,766 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 19,021 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 18,082 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 16,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 15,389 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 13,929 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 13,929 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyer inner wall slight cut

Pass 11 Oct 2012 12,745 miles

Offside rear tyre is starting to perish on the inside edge

Pass 25 Jun 2011 10,927 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 9,285 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 7,845 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 6,358 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 ZXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 ZXX, 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 ZXX registered?

LG05 ZXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is LG05 ZXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 ZXX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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