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LX05 AHL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,701 mi
Last recorded159,701 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 AHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 159,701 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 82,529 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 82,528 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front jacking block missing

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside front indicator side repeater lens damaged but has no sharp edges

Offside front tyre outer edge wearing low

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,215 miles

SRS warning lamp illuminated

Fail 11 Jan 2013 74,215 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

SRS warning lamp illuminated

Pass 12 Jan 2012 65,556 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 65,554 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

srs warning light on

Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,083 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective

all tyres worn / wearing on edges

near side front jacking point rubber pad missing

offside front fog / spot light insecure

Fail 9 Dec 2008 39,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective

all tyres worn / wearing on edges

brake + engine managemet warning lights on

near side front jacking point rubber pad missing

offside front fog / spot light insecure

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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LX05 AHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LX05 AHL, 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 LX05 AHL registered?

LX05 AHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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