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LR05 VNN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,499 mi
Last recorded114,499 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 114,499 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 114,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 114,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Oct 2021 112,218 miles

Emission Just Met the Limits.

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 110,998 miles

head light lenses slightly poor condition.

under tray fitted.

Pass 21 May 2019 105,351 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 98,802 miles

Engine trays and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 0 mm on the inner and outer edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 0 mm on the outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn to 0 mm on the inner and outer edges.

Fail 17 May 2018 98,799 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp switch faulty and or sensor. (1.7.1)

Engine trays and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 0 mm on the inner and outer edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 0 mm on the outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn to 0 mm on the inner and outer edges.

Pass 8 May 2017 90,961 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake hoses perishing slightly

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2016 86,607 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 80,658 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 73,088 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 64,513 miles

both rear tyres close to limit......

wet test.........

Pass 16 May 2012 53,726 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 45,422 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,008 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 37,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 27,390 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 20,962 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 20,962 miles

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

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 VNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VNN, 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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LR05 VNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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