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LV05 TXS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,625 mi
Last recorded96,625 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 TXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 96,625 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 96,625 miles

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 88,976 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 88,818 miles

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

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

exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Jun 2024 82,436 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 76,910 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 67,007 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2022 67,007 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2021 56,828 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 56,828 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2020 51,967 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 50,262 miles

under trays

Pass 10 May 2018 47,578 miles

under trays

Pass 15 May 2017 45,121 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 43,421 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 43,414 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre got damage on inner and outer sidewall

Pass 13 May 2015 41,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 38,604 miles

offside side skirt insecure

Pass 13 May 2013 35,790 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 33,555 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 33,555 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 May 2011 30,931 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 26,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 22,115 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 18,403 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 TXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 TXS, 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 TXS registered?

LV05 TXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is LV05 TXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 TXS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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