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LRM 1

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,633 mi
Last recorded73,633 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRM 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 73,633 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both - Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 70,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on outer 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))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 68,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 65,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule perishing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

centre exhaust section hanger corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 62,318 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 59,065 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 51,294 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 51,294 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 50,125 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 50,125 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 48,396 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 47,883 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 47,883 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Camber arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,401 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 43,334 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 39,728 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,721 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,298 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front seat back release lever broken

Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Oct 2010 26,081 miles

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE VALVE PERISHED

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE VALVE PERISHED

Pass 29 May 2009 20,712 miles

nearside rear tyre valve starting to perish

offside front seat back release broken

Pass 7 Jun 2008 17,036 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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LRM 1 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LRM 1, 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 LRM 1 registered?

LRM 1 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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