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LL05 AHC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

186,029 mi
Last recorded186,029 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 AHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 186,029 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 186,027 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 175,780 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 175,779 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 155,616 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 155,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2018 133,660 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 132,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens frosted (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

front brake discs inner face corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 123,541 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear back plates corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 114,143 miles

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 25 Mar 2015 114,143 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 7 Apr 2014 104,717 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 104,717 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 94,728 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 94,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,595 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 68,535 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 57,846 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 45,598 miles

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

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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LL05 AHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LL05 AHC, 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 LL05 AHC registered?

LL05 AHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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