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OO02 LON

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,786 mi
Last recorded140,786 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO02 LON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 140,786 miles

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 22 Feb 2025 138,980 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 137,575 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 137,479 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 135,517 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 133,403 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 130,232 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 130,232 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 127,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 123,688 miles

Nearside dip beam pattern just meets standard

Nearside dip beam pattern just meets standard

Offside dip beam pattern just meets standard

Fail 23 Feb 2019 123,688 miles

Nearside dip beam pattern just meets standard

Nearside dip beam pattern just meets standard

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside dip beam pattern just meets standard

Pass 24 Feb 2018 118,933 miles

Both dip beam patterns just meet requirements

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2018 118,933 miles

Both dip beam patterns just meet requirements

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 113,663 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 113,663 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 109,218 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 103,594 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 97,696 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 80,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Sep 2012 80,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 64,259 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,803 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 47,803 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 31,035 miles

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

front brake discs starting to wear thin

front cross strut bushes starting to delaminate

Fail 9 Sep 2009 31,035 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs starting to wear thin

front cross strut bushes starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Sep 2008 16,639 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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OO02 LON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OO02 LON, 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 OO02 LON registered?

OO02 LON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is OO02 LON safe to buy?

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