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LJ05 DKD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,709 mi
Last recorded101,709 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 DKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 101,709 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 89,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 89,399 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 81,989 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 75,140 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 67,845 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 67,845 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 60,885 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 54,611 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 52,461 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 49,364 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 49,364 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,665 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 42,937 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 42,937 miles

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

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Pass 26 Jul 2009 36,146 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 29,796 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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LJ05 DKD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LJ05 DKD, 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 LJ05 DKD registered?

LJ05 DKD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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