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LJ05 XGA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,228 mi
Last recorded120,228 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 XGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 120,228 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Head lamp washers not working

Pass 8 Nov 2022 117,452 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 117,452 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 116,257 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 116,256 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 114,297 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 108,972 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 108,972 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 100,388 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 90,585 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,118 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 12 May 2015 77,820 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

right front tyre pressure was low 12psi

Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,678 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2013 64,425 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 57,846 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,185 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,818 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 32,879 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,155 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 24,155 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 XGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XGA, 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 XGA registered?

LJ05 XGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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