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LS05 VLO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,463 mi
Last recorded125,463 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 125,463 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2026 122,221 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 116,268 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 116,268 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 112,099 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 112,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 107,339 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 107,330 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 103,840 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 101,857 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 93,108 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 89,848 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 85,317 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 80,016 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 73,209 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 64,819 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 56,854 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 52,074 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 48,599 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,461 miles

both front tyres have kerb damage to overriders no bulges or cords showing

Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,129 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 38,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,920 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 32,843 miles

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

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 VLO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

LS05 VLO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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