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LV05 TXA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,741 mi
Last recorded104,741 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 TXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 104,741 miles

Corrosion to rear brake pipes in places

Corrosion to rear sub frame and attached suspension components

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective three mountings broken (system still supported) just acceptable (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded and starting to affect beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 104,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower, rear arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty pump noisy and no fluid visible (possible leaks but unable to fully inspect due to under vehicle covers fitted) (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear brake pipes in places

Corrosion to rear sub frame and attached suspension components

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective three mountings broken (system still supported) just acceptable (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded and starting to affect beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Heavy oil leak (unable to fully inspect due to under vehicle covers fitted)

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 94,087 miles

Slight underside corrosion.

Pass 13 Mar 2024 93,100 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 86,528 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 82,717 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 82,647 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 76,709 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 73,206 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 67,040 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 60,990 miles

engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 52,864 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges close to legal limit

engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

oil leak from gearbox aria

Pass 16 Feb 2016 46,003 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 37,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from gearbox ???

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2015 37,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from gearbox ???

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2014 30,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2012 23,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Dec 2012 23,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre starting to perish

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2012 17,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2010 10,846 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 9,285 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 8,483 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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LV05 TXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LV05 TXA, 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 LV05 TXA registered?

LV05 TXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is LV05 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 TXA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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