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Mercedes-Benz CLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

LE05 CFAMOT history

LE05 CFA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 4 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 122,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

LE05 CFA black Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
122,922 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE05 CFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE05 CFA was last recorded at 122,922 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 1,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,268 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,654 miles
Average per year
5,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,922 miles
  • 2025 – 121,268 miles
  • 2024 – 119,296 miles
  • 2023 – 116,173 miles
  • 2022 – 106,916 miles
  • 2021 – 105,013 miles
  • 2020 – 104,942 miles
  • 2019 – 86,778 miles
  • 2018 – 77,675 miles
  • 2017 – 76,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,922 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,922 miles (+1,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    122,922 miles
    Test number
    537956594351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass121,268 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,268 miles
    Test number
    554229760554
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail121,260 miles (+80)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,260 miles
    Test number
    994500318513
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail121,180 miles (+1,884)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,180 miles
    Test number
    620672142503
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass119,296 miles (+98)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    119,296 miles
    Test number
    922827917133
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail119,198 miles (+3,025)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,198 miles
    Test number
    200594163219
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,173 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,173 miles
    Test number
    453925209492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,544 miles (+8,628)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,544 miles
    Test number
    143067902734
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass106,916 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,916 miles
    Test number
    431819687702
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail106,909 miles (+1,896)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,909 miles
    Test number
    209133162922
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass105,013 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,013 miles
    Test number
    672901949544
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail105,011 miles (+69)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,011 miles
    Test number
    742024780806
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail104,942 miles (+1,404)6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,942 miles
    Test number
    229074019505
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm out of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass103,538 miles (+16,760)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,538 miles
    Test number
    280500585690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,778 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,778 miles
    Test number
    597216135447
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  16. Fail86,777 miles (+9,102)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,777 miles
    Test number
    388880683103
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  17. Pass77,675 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    77,675 miles
    Test number
    484197705238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,671 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,671 miles
    Test number
    782125288155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LE05 CFA

Does LE05 CFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE05 CFA is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE05 CFA?
The MOT on LE05 CFA is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE05 CFA done?
LE05 CFA was recorded at 122,922 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 5,078 miles a year.
Has LE05 CFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE05 CFA has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LE05 CFA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LE05 CFA find?
LE05 CFA passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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