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LT05 HJU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,569 mi
Last recorded58,569 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 58,569 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 58,563 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 56,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 56,738 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 55,048 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S AND N/S FRONT. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2019 55,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine compartment cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some components

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

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

Undertrays fitted preventing examination of some components

Pass 28 Mar 2018 50,827 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 27 Mar 2018 50,821 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 44,850 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 38,927 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall cracking

all four tyres stretched on sidewalls

Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,294 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 30,863 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 27,555 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 24,635 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,867 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 19,194 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 16,828 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 13,868 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 HJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT05 HJU registered?

LT05 HJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is LT05 HJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 HJU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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