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LW05 DBO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,704 mi
Last recorded93,704 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 DBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 93,704 miles

front suspension arm bushes perished

underside rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2020 90,577 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 86,477 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 86,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 81,911 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing outer edge

Rear exhaust support broken but still supported

Fail 1 Dec 2018 81,911 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust support broken but still supported

Pass 21 Nov 2017 75,231 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)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 68,873 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 67,903 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 65,465 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 62,499 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 59,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 59,234 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,244 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 48,609 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 46,117 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 41,226 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,103 miles

Large undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

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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LW05 DBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LW05 DBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW05 DBO registered?

LW05 DBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is LW05 DBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW05 DBO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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