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LL05 KRD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,817 mi
Last recorded152,817 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 KRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 152,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 145,671 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 138,534 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 138,534 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 119,871 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 119,853 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 101,099 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 101,099 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 93,951 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 82,609 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,088 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON TREAD DEPTH LIMITS

Oil leak ()

slight deterioration to front suspension control arm bushes

Fail 19 Mar 2018 78,088 miles

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

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES ON TREAD DEPTH LIMITS

Oil leak ()

REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW

slight deterioration to front suspension control arm bushes

Pass 17 Mar 2017 73,456 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,111 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 70,111 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 66,473 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 61,222 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,563 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 55,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 49,901 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,002 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 44,002 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,378 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,264 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 24,065 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 KRD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KRD, 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 KRD registered?

LL05 KRD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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