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LTD 1

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

116,164 mi
Last recorded116,164 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTD 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 116,164 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 107,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 97,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 30 May 2023 86,897 miles

offside front shock absorber spring cup deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2022 82,435 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 77,845 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 75,334 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 72,788 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 71,606 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 71,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 69,967 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 65,063 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 60,116 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2015 60,116 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 52,655 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,424 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 42,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 42,121 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,166 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 24,199 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,163 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 22,597 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 19,642 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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LTD 1 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LTD 1, 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 LTD 1 registered?

LTD 1 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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