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LS05 RKK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

56,165 mi
Last recorded56,165 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 56,165 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 51,984 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 45,969 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 45,969 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 69,073 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 40,319 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 36,791 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 33,217 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 26,678 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive damp patches around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 23,278 miles

Oil leak from engine dripping onto o/s/exhaust manifold ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 20,481 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 18,711 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 16,977 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 15,350 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 13,253 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 11,753 miles

o/s drop link gaiter split

all four tyres cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2010 10,134 miles

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle,undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2009 8,537 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 6,608 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 RKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RKK, 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

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What year was LS05 RKK registered?

LS05 RKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is LS05 RKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 RKK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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