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R11 LUB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,466 mi
Last recorded52,466 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 LUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2026 52,466 miles

Nearside Front Inner Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2026 52,466 miles

Offside Front Upper Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dash light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 48,084 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 39,672 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 39,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 35,442 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 31,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 27,822 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 26,469 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 26,469 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 21,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 20,318 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 19,458 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 18,506 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 17,363 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 9,991 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 9,672 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 9,002 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 8,273 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 7,289 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 6,441 miles

Both front tyres have splits on inner walls

Nearside front and offside rear tyres have cuts in sidewalls

Fail 26 Nov 2008 6,441 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front tyres have splits on inner walls

Nearside front and offside rear tyres have cuts in sidewalls

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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R11 LUB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R11 LUB, 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 R11 LUB registered?

R11 LUB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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