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LT05 FNZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,522 mi
Last recorded92,522 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 FNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 92,522 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 92,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m 245/40 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m 245/40 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2025 90,990 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 88,977 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 88,977 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 86,336 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 84,149 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 84,149 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened under carriage rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side rear foot brakes caliper check (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 82,417 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 82,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 80,874 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 78,880 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 76,852 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 76,852 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 72,979 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 68,018 miles

Exhaust support bracket rotting away

Front brake discs are badly corroded, worn & also lipped (see inner-face & refr2spec also)

N/s front tyre feathered -away on outer-band

O/s rear cv gaiter weeping

Play developing across brake pedal axis

Rear brake pads look suspect (view obscured)

Under-tray & engine cover hinder view to some testable

Fail 17 May 2016 68,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust support bracket rotting away

Front brake discs are badly corroded, worn & also lipped (see inner-face & refr2spec also)

N/s front tyre feathered -away on outer-band

O/s rear cv gaiter weeping

Play developing across brake pedal axis

Rear brake pads look suspect (view obscured)

Under-tray & engine cover hinder view to some testable

Pass 8 May 2015 64,630 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 64,630 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 59,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 May 2013 50,793 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 44,537 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 44,537 miles

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)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 38,210 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 33,662 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 33,662 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 29,469 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 FNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FNZ, 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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LT05 FNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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