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LJ05 DLD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

30,761 mi
Last recorded30,761 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 DLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 30,761 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 30,684 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 30,660 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 30,143 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 29,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both headlights starting to glaze

Pass 15 Feb 2020 29,741 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 29,741 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 29,179 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 26,465 miles

Oil leak gearbox

Fail 23 Feb 2018 26,463 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak gearbox

Pass 23 Feb 2017 23,144 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 20,028 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 17,532 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 14,257 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 12,443 miles

Offside Front 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 21 Feb 2012 10,973 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 9,701 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 7,559 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 6,043 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 DLD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DLD, 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 DLD registered?

LJ05 DLD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ05 DLD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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