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LK05 RXH

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,815 mi
Last recorded120,815 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 RXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 120,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2014 120,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 103,911 miles

o/s/r tyre has deep cut no cords exposed

Fail 16 Feb 2013 103,911 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front wipers getting poor smeary

o/s/r tyre has deep cut no cords exposed

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear no plate getting poor

Pass 20 Feb 2012 86,976 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 86,930 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 71,757 miles

advise front discs slightly lipped

advise rear no plate poor

Fail 22 Feb 2011 71,757 miles

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

advise front discs slightly lipped

advise rear no plate poor

Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,686 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 55,686 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,286 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 38,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Mar 2008 18,043 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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LK05 RXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LK05 RXH, 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 RXH registered?

LK05 RXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is LK05 RXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 RXH shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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