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FV55 LZR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,581 mi
Last recorded146,581 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 LZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 146,581 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 133,310 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

light scratch on windscreen.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 133,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

light scratch on windscreen.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 126,395 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 126,388 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 118,859 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 May 2013 105,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 93,550 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 78,282 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 60,101 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 186,107 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 40,618 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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FV55 LZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV55 LZR, 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 FV55 LZR registered?

FV55 LZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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The MOT history for FV55 LZR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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