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LV05 XCC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,467 mi
Last recorded127,467 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 XCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 127,467 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 127,016 miles

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

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

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 118,541 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 118,541 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both + lenses dull affecting light output (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 109,038 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 108,770 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged and deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 101,852 miles

front + rear brake discs worn

front reg plate damaged + deteriorated

o/s/r bumper damaged with sharp edge showing (temp repair with tape for test)

plastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear + under bonnet obscuring view

Pass 3 Dec 2020 94,030 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r seat belt not tested

damage to front reg plate

plastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear + under bonnet obscuring view

Pass 12 Dec 2019 85,783 miles

front reg plate damaged

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

plastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear + under bonnet obscuring view

smoke reading to low to register

Pass 13 Dec 2018 79,502 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 70,992 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 63,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 56,924 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,022 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,970 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 45,296 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,143 miles

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

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

glow plug light on

Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,211 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,473 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 34,927 miles

handbrake noisey in operation brakes need cleaning out

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing cords

Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,325 miles

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

cuts nearside front tyre outer wall

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 XCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XCC, 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 XCC registered?

LV05 XCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is LV05 XCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 XCC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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