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S20 LHC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,158 mi
Last recorded100,158 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 LHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 100,158 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 100,158 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 98,636 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 95,011 miles

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 3 Dec 2019 92,068 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 92,068 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 88,253 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 88,253 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 85,303 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 83,930 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,837 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 81,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,743 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,475 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,256 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2012 53,256 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,081 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 47,081 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,834 miles

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

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

all tyres staring to wear edges

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,131 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 31,855 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,741 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 24,741 miles

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

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

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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S20 LHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S20 LHC, 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 S20 LHC registered?

S20 LHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is S20 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S20 LHC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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