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LS05 DXA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,493 mi
Last recorded84,493 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 84,493 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 84,482 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 82,409 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front head light units dull

Pass 14 Oct 2017 77,542 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,138 miles

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

high level brake light

Fail 3 Aug 2016 68,138 miles

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

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

high level brake light

Fail 21 May 2016 66,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Valve stem rubber perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp 8 out of 16 bulbs not working.(at limit)

Engine cover and under trays present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16/91V Tread balding towards edges and very close to limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tread of tyre and outer sidewall perishing. 205/55R16/94W

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Plate starting to delaminate. (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 58,714 miles

225 50 16

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covered

Pass 26 Apr 2014 50,309 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 45,020 miles

n/s front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 21 Apr 2012 39,742 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 33,820 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 28,664 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,672 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 16,842 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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LS05 DXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DXA, 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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LS05 DXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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