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KV55 LJC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,610 mi
Last recorded74,610 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 LJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 74,610 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 74,510 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 68,463 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 62,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 59,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

high level brake light not working

Pass 21 Jun 2022 59,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 56,660 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 55,006 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jun 2019 54,646 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

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

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

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Fail 25 Jun 2019 54,642 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

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

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

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2018 54,025 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Jun 2018 54,025 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2017 53,390 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 53,390 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 50,097 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint track arm - rear of 2 (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre - small cut / damage / wear outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,539 miles

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 43,936 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,964 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 38,964 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,114 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 17 Feb 2011 28,934 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 23,877 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 18,185 miles

advise off-side rear tyre on legal limits

advise tyre wear near-side front

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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KV55 LJC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KV55 LJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV55 LJC registered?

KV55 LJC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is KV55 LJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV55 LJC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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