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LX05 BYJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

103,682 mi
Last recorded103,682 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 BYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 103,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

chip in windscreen

headlight lense deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2025 103,099 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn outer edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

front and rear brake pipes corroded

headlight deteriorated patten weak

Pass 11 Jul 2024 101,880 miles

Coil spring corroded all road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chips in windscreen

nearside and offside front side repeater lens damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2024 101,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded all road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chips in windscreen

nearside and offside front side repeater lens damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2023 98,977 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 93,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose under wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 85,801 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 85,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/outside (5.2.3 (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 80,409 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 76,641 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 76,641 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 72,825 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 72,825 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 68,474 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 63,585 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 59,437 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 59,437 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut but not reaching cords

Pass 7 Jul 2014 55,457 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 52,261 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 47,400 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 47,305 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 39,899 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 39,899 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,798 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,835 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,266 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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LX05 BYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BYJ, 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 BYJ registered?

LX05 BYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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