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LN05 OWM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,148 mi
Last recorded91,148 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 91,148 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 91,145 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 86,369 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 86,266 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 81,594 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 79,160 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 78,071 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 76,155 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 76,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 74,140 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 70,920 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2017 68,137 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 65,109 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 63,584 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 62,100 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,688 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 57,160 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 57,160 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 50,515 miles

front / rear number plates in poor condition

n/s/r tyre worn very close to limit / worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit / worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 21 May 2009 40,561 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,846 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 31,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 OWM 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 OWM, 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 OWM registered?

LN05 OWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LN05 OWM 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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