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LN05 ZCO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,222 mi
Last recorded121,222 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 121,222 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 115,873 miles

Offside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 115,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear number plate lamp dull

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 110,652 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 110,648 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 104,688 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 99,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 93,314 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 27 Jan 2021 93,312 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

offside and nearside rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 6 Feb 2020 89,279 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 89,272 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 83,071 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

head light washers inoperative.

Pass 18 Jan 2018 74,011 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 65,671 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 55,401 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 45,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 40,157 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,959 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 29,357 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 29,357 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,620 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 25,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 22,971 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,218 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 15,625 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 ZCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZCO, 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 ZCO registered?

LN05 ZCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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