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LM05 WRJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,533 mi
Last recorded108,533 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 WRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 108,533 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 107,146 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 105,547 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 104,105 miles

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

Nearside parking brake effort low

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted

headlamps faded

Fail 4 Jan 2022 104,104 miles

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

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

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

Nearside parking brake effort low

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

Offside Rear coil spring incorrectly seated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2021 102,377 miles

headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 21 Dec 2020 102,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure damaged (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 96,488 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 94,124 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 91,125 miles

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)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Feb 2017 87,133 miles

Eml on

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Small cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2016 81,872 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 76,808 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,053 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 58,530 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 58,530 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 49,732 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 49,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 39,693 miles

both rear brake pads appear low

engine managment light on

nearside and offside front tyres have slight outer side wall damage but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 3 Aug 2009 34,887 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 34,865 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,311 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LM05 WRJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LM05 WRJ, 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 LM05 WRJ registered?

LM05 WRJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is LM05 WRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 WRJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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