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LH05 ADZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,217 mi
Last recorded68,217 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH05 ADZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 68,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 67,930 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 67,929 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 67,474 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working unable to determine if connected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 67,079 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 67,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 66,681 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive misting around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 65,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower undertray missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall, deep damage but no cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 9 Apr 2019 65,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall / shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower undertray missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall, deep damage but no cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted lamp, no further fault found (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted lamp, no further fault found (4.1.2 (a))

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,536 miles

Coolant leak water pump pulley insecure & appears it may fail imminently ()

Nearside Front Lower undertray missing

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

Oil leak engine / gearbox ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 4 Apr 2018 64,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall near shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak water pump pulley insecure & appears it may fail imminently ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower undertray missing

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre within central 3/4 ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

Oil leak engine / gearbox ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 25 Mar 2017 62,492 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall slight cuts

nearside undertray /splash guard missing

offside front lower fog lamp flashing while indicator on

offside front tyre sidewall slightly cut

offside rear lamp lens cracked

offside rear tyre sidewall cuts

Fail 24 Mar 2017 62,492 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall slight cuts

nearside undertray /splash guard missing

offside front lower fog lamp flashing while indicator on

offside front tyre sidewall slightly cut

offside rear lamp lens cracked

offside rear tyre sidewall cuts

Pass 18 Apr 2016 59,801 miles

All 4 tyre valves starting to crack

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side rear tyre has nail in centre

Offside front tyre has small cuts

Offside rear tyre feathering on inner edg and has sidewall damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 56,705 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,412 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,817 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 45,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,091 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 39,622 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,270 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,449 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,968 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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LH05 ADZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LH05 ADZ, 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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LH05 ADZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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