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LK05 BNZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,944 mi
Last recorded126,944 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 BNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 126,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 125,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 123,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 123,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 111,337 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 136,117 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 111,314 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bearing will need to be checked after bind sorted (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 107,278 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 107,269 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 104,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 104,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 98,599 miles

both front suspension coil springs, nearside rear suspension coil spring and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

both front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust/ wear

nearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2018 89,162 miles

both front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust/ wear

nearside front antriroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear tyre tread inner edge worn low

offside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear antiroll bar, nearside rear suspension coil spring and offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 7 Feb 2018 89,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust/ wear

nearside front antriroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear tyre tread inner edge worn low

offside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear antiroll bar, nearside rear suspension coil spring and offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2017 79,826 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Multiple chips in front windscreen

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

Slight movement in n/s/f suspension arm front bush

Undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2017 79,808 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Multiple chips in front windscreen

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

Slight movement in n/s/f suspension arm front bush

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 74,509 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,155 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 65,184 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,958 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 49,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 49,429 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 48,432 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 48,432 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 42,193 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,394 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,643 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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LK05 BNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LK05 BNZ, 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 LK05 BNZ registered?

LK05 BNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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