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LT05 XWX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

183,593 mi
Last recorded183,593 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 183,593 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 183,593 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 172,873 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 161,039 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 May 2022 161,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lense broken

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2021 147,062 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 147,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 135,712 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlight washers not working

Pass 28 Mar 2019 123,252 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

HEADLIGHT WASHERS NOT WORKING

LIGHT WARNING LIGHTS SHOW FAULTS ON DASH

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.4MM AND DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITTING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 123,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested AND LEVEL AS NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

HEADLIGHT WASHERS NOT WORKING

LIGHT WARNING LIGHTS SHOW FAULTS ON DASH

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.4MM AND DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITTING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 112,508 miles

Central STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

DASH WARNING LIGHTS ON

HEADLAMP WASHERS NOT WORKING

Offside Front A B S SENSOR NOT SECURE

Offside HEADLAMP BULB COVER NOT FITTED

Pass 28 Mar 2017 102,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing low (3.5.1g)

Front Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 86,568 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 86,459 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 63,978 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,834 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 57,834 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 47,682 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,856 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to offside front tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,646 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 26,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2010 26,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2009 22,103 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,524 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 10,910 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 XWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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