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LS05 DZA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,942 mi
Last recorded158,942 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 DZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 158,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 158,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2016 141,993 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 130,060 miles

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)

under trail cover

Fail 20 Dec 2013 121,642 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 121,642 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 116,249 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 116,249 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 45,660 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 107,350 miles

both rear tyre cuts in sidewalls and wearing low

front brake pads

offside front anti roll bar bottom dust cover split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2009 101,294 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front lower arm front bushes

drivers seatbelt

nearside front jacking rubber missing

nearside front tyre digs on sidewall

offside front tyre deep cut on sidewall reccomend attention soon

offside rear tyre cuts in sidewall

parking brake rubber missing

Fail 17 Nov 2009 101,294 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front lower arm front bushes

drivers seatbelt

nearside front jacking rubber missing

nearside front tyre digs on sidewall

offside front tyre deep cut on sidewall reccomend attention soon

offside rear tyre cuts in sidewall

parking brake rubber missing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 83,033 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 83,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DZA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LS05 DZA, 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 LS05 DZA registered?

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

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