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LN05 PBX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,016 mi
Last recorded96,016 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 PBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 96,016 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)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 95,777 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 26 Sep 2013 92,287 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 77,239 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 77,237 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 72,857 miles

SUSPECTED REAR O/SIDE COIL SPRING HAS BROKEN OR FRACTURED

Fail 29 Sep 2011 72,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SUSPECTED REAR O/SIDE COIL SPRING HAS BROKEN OR FRACTURED

Pass 1 Sep 2010 66,290 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 61,127 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 44,101 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 PBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PBX, 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 PBX registered?

LN05 PBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is LN05 PBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN05 PBX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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