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DV55 LKA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,401 mi
Last recorded150,401 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 LKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 150,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2023 150,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 150,388 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 140,807 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 127,020 miles

General surface corrosion on metal pipes

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 100,452 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 100,452 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,753 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 90,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 80,432 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 80,432 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 69,967 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 63,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 30 Sep 2013 63,172 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2012 57,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2012 57,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil temperature bypassed as this engine has no dipstick!

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 52,032 miles

Full plastic undertrays and sill trims fitted at time of test

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)

Offside Front 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 23 Nov 2010 46,752 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

full under tray fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2009 40,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,520 miles

Plastic undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2008 33,637 miles

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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DV55 LKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV55 LKA, 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 LKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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