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LA55 WLF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,030 mi
Last recorded153,030 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 WLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 153,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 147,082 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

under tray fitted.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 136,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under tray fitted.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 122,225 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 108,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 100,096 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 88,741 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 88,741 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 76,382 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 76,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 65,665 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 51,693 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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LA55 WLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LA55 WLF, 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 LA55 WLF registered?

LA55 WLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is LA55 WLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA55 WLF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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