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LT05 FJY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

136,893 mi
Last recorded136,893 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 FJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 136,893 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 136,893 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 134,082 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 134,082 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2024 131,534 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 131,534 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 128,224 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 128,224 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 125,447 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 121,894 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 119,337 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Fail 6 Mar 2020 119,337 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH LAMPS REQUIRE POLISHING. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 113,944 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 108,109 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 102,976 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 102,976 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 97,223 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 97,223 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 94,903 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 90,999 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 86,652 miles

centre stop light not working

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside of vehicle damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,869 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,727 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,820 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 55,365 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 55,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 55,883 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 53,165 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 53,165 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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LT05 FJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LT05 FJY, 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 LT05 FJY registered?

LT05 FJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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