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LK05 TSY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

70,983 mi
Last recorded70,983 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 TSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 70,983 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 70,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 69,056 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 67,127 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 65,205 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 63,711 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,802 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,473 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,033 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 58,966 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 58,316 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,680 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 55,143 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,114 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 53,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,577 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,676 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 76,210 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,708 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,287 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 TSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 TSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK05 TSY registered?

LK05 TSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is LK05 TSY safe to buy?

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