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LN05 OYX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

79,947 mi
Last recorded79,947 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 OYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 79,947 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 76,323 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 72,452 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

exhaust centre bracket corroded & broken

Fail 21 Jun 2022 72,440 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

exhaust centre bracket corroded & broken

Pass 8 Jun 2021 67,620 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2020 62,007 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 60,315 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))

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2019 60,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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))

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 56,424 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 56,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced No distinct beam image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced No distinct beam image (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 51,145 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 49,030 miles

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

engine check light on

Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,620 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 42,395 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 42,391 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,122 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 40,122 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 40,121 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 34,487 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 34,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

ESP light on dashboard

Pass 26 Mar 2011 31,082 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 31,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,602 miles

front tyres poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,027 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 22,019 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,226 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 OYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LN05 OYX, 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 OYX registered?

LN05 OYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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