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LN05 OWE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,837 mi
Last recorded71,837 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 OWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 71,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 71,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 68,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 62,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 57,309 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 56,279 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 54,853 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 54,212 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 53,055 miles

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2017 53,055 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 68% imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2016 50,033 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 50,033 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low on tread /slight damage to wall of nsf tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2015 48,240 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low on tread /slight damage to wall of nsf tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2014 46,261 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,314 miles

front discs worn

Pass 10 Feb 2012 40,426 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs worn

parking brake release mechanism stiff

Pass 9 Feb 2011 37,396 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 34,300 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 30,593 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 26,648 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,648 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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LN05 OWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 LN05 OWE, 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 LN05 OWE registered?

LN05 OWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is LN05 OWE safe to buy?

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