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LR05 KJN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,009 mi
Last recorded168,009 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 KJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 168,009 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 168,009 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 162,778 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 162,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 148,965 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 138,719 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damage

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f & both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 123,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sills not checked because plastic covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 123,616 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sills not checked because plastic covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 111,318 miles

Outer sills not checked beause plastic sill covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 99,432 miles

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

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 25 Mar 2011 67,911 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 47,430 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 47,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,315 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 30,312 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Offside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,352 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 KJN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LR05 KJN, 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 KJN registered?

LR05 KJN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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