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LT05 HKE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,782 mi
Last recorded107,782 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 HKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 107,782 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 101,303 miles

Both OS tyres worn to 3mm in places.

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 101,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front arm. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both OS tyres worn to 3mm in places.

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 97,006 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 97,001 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 85,317 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2014 75,460 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 65,029 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,375 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,806 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 45,804 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,755 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,199 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,179 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 HKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HKE, 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 HKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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