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LS05 DZB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

246,047 mi
Last recorded246,047 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 DZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 246,047 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 233,182 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 232,802 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 219,346 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear , pipe covered by cover so cannot fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s rear, pipe is also covered by covers so cannot fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 219,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear , pipe covered by cover so cannot fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s rear, pipe is also covered by covers so cannot fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 206,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 206,947 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2018 191,039 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 191,039 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 176,586 miles

both front tyres scubbed on outer shoulders

Pass 14 Jul 2016 164,302 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 69,359 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 132,412 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 124,124 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 115,240 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 107,241 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 101,746 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 95,324 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 82,556 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 DZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DZB, 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 DZB registered?

LS05 DZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LS05 DZB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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