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LT05 FKO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,384 mi
Last recorded83,384 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 FKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 83,384 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 81,668 miles

Projected headlamp beam images poor

Pass 27 Mar 2024 77,515 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 73,197 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 69,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 69,683 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 66,369 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 63,534 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 63,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 60,914 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 54,366 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 54,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 47,722 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 47,722 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,419 miles

nearside headlam beam image slightly blured

nearside parking brake is not as efficient as the offside

Pass 5 Mar 2015 43,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 39,795 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers starting to smear and judder

Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,165 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,451 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,911 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 18,603 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 14,224 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 10,093 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 FKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LT05 FKO, 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 FKO registered?

LT05 FKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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