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DV55 LJK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,475 mi
Last recorded122,475 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 LJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 122,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rusting to rear subframe and suspension

Pass 6 Jan 2025 120,898 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Jan 2024 118,801 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres badly worn ,outer edges ,just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 118,801 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres badly worn ,outer edges ,just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 116,918 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn , outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush ,at subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 115,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ,front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 113,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 109,296 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 105,696 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 98,136 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 98,135 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 90,910 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 83,135 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 75,789 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 75,789 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 66,278 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 66,278 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,975 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 57,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 49,693 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 39,601 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 39,601 miles

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

2 screws in nearside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 31,124 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 22,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside handbrake efficiency slightly low

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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DV55 LJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV55 LJK, 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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DV55 LJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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