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LH05 AFV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,776 mi
Last recorded83,776 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH05 AFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 83,776 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 21 Jul 2018 82,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush moved from original position (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 80,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear exhaust supports corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2017 80,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear exhaust supports corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 76,650 miles

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

advise engine oil leaks

advise nearside front tyre side wall damaged

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,297 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

neaside front tyre has damage to outer wall

Fail 2 Apr 2015 71,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

neaside front tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

transmission fluid leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 65,421 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

transmission fluid leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,970 miles

Both headlamp reflectors deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/s wiper blade slightly insecure

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2013 57,970 miles

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

Both headlamp reflectors deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/s wiper blade slightly insecure

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,767 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 43,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,187 miles

front and rear reg plates deteriating

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,722 miles

front discs coroded

front reg plate deteriating

Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,265 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 AFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AFV, 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 LH05 AFV registered?

LH05 AFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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