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LR05 FYO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,890 mi
Last recorded75,890 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 FYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 75,890 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 75,879 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn *REAR ARM* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced *NO IMAGE* (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced *NO IMAGE* (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *REAR ARM* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive *IN ENGINE BAY* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 70,094 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 21 Jun 2024 67,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake disc dust covers corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2023 66,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 64,591 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 62,468 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 62,468 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 60,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 59,985 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 58,449 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge 225/45/17

Fail 7 Jul 2018 58,441 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge 225/45/17

Pass 16 Jun 2017 56,549 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 54,593 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 51,796 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 51,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,000 miles

Front disc lipped

transmission sump leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,452 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,697 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 30,077 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 30,077 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,659 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 25,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,137 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 16,061 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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LR05 FYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc 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 LR05 FYO, 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 LR05 FYO registered?

LR05 FYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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