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P40 LAR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,564 mi
Last recorded82,564 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 LAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 82,564 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 82,564 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements show plates fitted (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 76,977 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rears (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 76,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements show plates fitted (0.1 (d))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rears (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 71,859 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 71,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 66,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 66,573 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil level low

Pass 22 Jun 2022 61,636 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 61,636 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements show plates replaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,303 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 23 Apr 2018 57,280 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 56,872 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 56,857 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,314 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 55,564 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 54,686 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 53,669 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 53,660 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,543 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

one exhaust bracket [centre] corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 48,782 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 43,700 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 37,642 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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P40 LAR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P40 LAR, 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 P40 LAR registered?

P40 LAR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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