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TLZ 2497

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2096cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,237 mi
Last recorded138,237 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLZ 2497
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,096cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2025 138,237 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 132,876 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 127,015 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 122,820 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 118,337 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 114,479 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 110,449 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 107,655 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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TLZ 2497 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,096cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TLZ 2497, 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 TLZ 2497 registered?

TLZ 2497 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is TLZ 2497 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLZ 2497 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TLZ 2497 have outstanding finance?

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