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LK05 SCV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,255 mi
Last recorded143,255 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 SCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 143,255 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 142,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 137,700 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 112,198 miles

Rear brake pads low

Fail 7 May 2019 111,727 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 90,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 81,008 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 76,791 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2016 76,786 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,380 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,304 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 65,297 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,710 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,065 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

unable to check all steering/ suspension/ brake components due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2011 48,593 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 46,323 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 37,051 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,982 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 SCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LK05 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

LK05 SCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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