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LR05 TZV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,954 mi
Last recorded119,954 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 TZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 119,954 miles

Surface corrosion rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 20 May 2021 109,301 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 105,327 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 105,322 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wear light on on dash (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre wearing to edges

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 103,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,621 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen has crack in it,not in drivers view or swept area

Fail 20 Jul 2016 90,621 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen has crack in it,not in drivers view or swept area

Fail 4 Jul 2014 72,034 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 72,034 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,706 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2013 60,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,991 miles

Front discs lipped

Fail 5 Jul 2012 47,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front discs lipped

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

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,002 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 24,703 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 17,910 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 13,755 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 TZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TZV, 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 TZV registered?

LR05 TZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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