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LT05 SWK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,723 mi
Last recorded40,723 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 SWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 40,723 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 39,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 39,358 miles

Nearside H/BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 38,120 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 37,286 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 35,197 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 35,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 34,554 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 33,214 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 33,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 31,677 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 29,406 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 27,957 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,141 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 23,007 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 19,129 miles

N/SIDE-O/SIDE FRONT TYRES SIDEWALL BEGINING TOCRACK BUT NO CORD,,,,,N/SIDE REAR O/SIDE REAR TYRES BEGINING TO CRACK ON SIDEWALL BUT NOCORD

Pass 27 Feb 2012 16,241 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,121 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 11,522 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 9,214 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 6,824 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 SWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

LT05 SWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is LT05 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 SWK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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