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LS05 XXH

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

104,607 mi
Last recorded104,607 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 104,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 104,596 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 102,686 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs have some corrosion commensurate with having been stood for a period of time (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 102,686 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs have some corrosion commensurate with having been stood for a period of time (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 102,686 miles

Emissions unable to be completed running badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed and allready been welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 101,922 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2024 101,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2023 100,661 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 100,661 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 99,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2022 99,045 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked in yellow crayon (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 97,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 96,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 96,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 90,115 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 82,936 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 82,889 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 74,412 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 74,412 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of two arms (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting broken off (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 60,997 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,996 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 53,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,471 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,959 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 39,271 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 35,649 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2010 35,022 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)

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

nearside front tyre has a small cut on outerwall

Pass 18 Jan 2009 29,259 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2009 29,178 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 XXH, 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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LS05 XXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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