CarVerify

Free Car Check

LS05 BXV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,261 mi
Last recorded60,261 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 BXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 60,261 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 60,198 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 60,196 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 58,256 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 56,570 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 54,163 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 51,791 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 50,565 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 50,560 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

o/s head lamp faded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 48,874 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 47,506 miles

head lamps slight fading

Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,620 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,034 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,316 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 40,728 miles

o/s/f tyre cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,730 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,797 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,909 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 26,043 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 26,043 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,326 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,019 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 20,019 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,179 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LS05 BXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LS05 BXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LS05 BXV?

You can check the full history of LS05 BXV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LS05 BXV registered?

LS05 BXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is LS05 BXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 BXV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS05 BXV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LS05 BXV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.