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LR05 VRT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,044 mi
Last recorded137,044 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 VRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 137,044 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 136,933 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 132,196 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 132,196 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 125,275 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 osf / nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 119,035 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 115,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 115,297 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 113,183 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounting snapped but system still secure

Fail 2 Oct 2017 113,131 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounting snapped but system still secure

Pass 27 Oct 2016 110,918 miles

Centre/rear exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 225/50/16

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear @ rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2016 110,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Centre/rear exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 225/50/16

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear @ rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 104,654 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 96,329 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 88,242 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 88,242 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 68,167 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 81,497 miles

fronts tyres worn on outer edges

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 4 Oct 2011 73,841 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,008 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 49,249 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,594 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 VRT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

LR05 VRT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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