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LS05 LFG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,004 mi
Last recorded147,004 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 147,004 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle & rear brake pipe slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

windscreen slight damage

Pass 27 Aug 2021 134,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Jul 2020 118,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 118,980 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 112,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 106,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both headlamps misty

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2017 102,572 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 98,399 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 92,603 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 84,171 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 74,414 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 65,202 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,816 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2011 54,802 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2010 44,018 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 44,018 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 32,663 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 24,180 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 LFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LFG, 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 LFG registered?

LS05 LFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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