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T9 LCR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,302 mi
Last recorded116,302 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT9 LCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 116,302 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe has surface rust

Pass 7 Sep 2024 115,779 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 113,635 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 109,147 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 107,678 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 104,671 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose forward (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 104,625 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose forward (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 97,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 97,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 91,904 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 85,404 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishering (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishering (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear strong brake bind

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 13 Jan 2016 79,553 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2015 73,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 65,324 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 54,246 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 49,107 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 48,976 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,420 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 32,185 miles

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 5 Sep 2008 21,349 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 21,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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T9 LCR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T9 LCR, 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 T9 LCR registered?

T9 LCR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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