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MV05 LKK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

89,502 mi
Last recorded89,502 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 89,502 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 89,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 88,106 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 86,821 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 86,821 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 85,796 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 85,588 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 84,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 84,567 miles

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

Offside Power steering component leaking at steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 84,003 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 84,003 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 82,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted covering some testable items

Fail 27 Feb 2019 82,635 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted covering some testable items

Pass 8 Mar 2018 80,773 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 76,242 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 72,028 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 68,225 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 63,498 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 58,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Feb 2013 58,564 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 1 Mar 2011 45,738 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 45,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 38,572 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 38,572 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,394 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,730 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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MV05 LKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MV05 LKK, 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 MV05 LKK registered?

MV05 LKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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