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DV55 LNJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

174,060 mi
Last recorded174,060 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 174,060 miles

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

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2025 164,695 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 164,683 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 157,496 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 148,219 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 148,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 136,780 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 125,843 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 115,867 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 108,357 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 103,075 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 95,858 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 95,858 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2016 92,192 miles

under-trays unable to inspect some components

Pass 10 Jul 2015 81,790 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 81,790 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 72,080 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 59,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 49,714 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 34,339 miles

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

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

both fronts worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Nov 2009 25,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 16,696 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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DV55 LNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LNJ, 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 DV55 LNJ registered?

DV55 LNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is DV55 LNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 LNJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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