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LB54 EHL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,604 mi
Last recorded46,604 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 EHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 46,604 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2026 46,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 45,016 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective BOTH BRACKETS (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 43,920 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 42,513 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 40,859 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 40,174 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 39,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside front sill panel jack location pad missing

Rear exhaust system has several rusty broken exhaust hanging brackets. Exhaust still secure on remaining brackets at present

Pass 30 Jan 2019 38,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front sill panel jack location block is missing.

Rear and center exhaust system hanging brackets have corrosion forming and are starting to deteriorate. All secure at present.

Fail 30 Jan 2019 38,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front sill panel jack location block is missing.

Rear and center exhaust system hanging brackets have corrosion forming and are starting to deteriorate. All secure at present.

Pass 30 Jan 2018 36,939 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 36,939 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 35,876 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 18 Jan 2016 34,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Rear and centre exhaust system hanging brackets are rusty deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2015 31,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front sill panel jack pad is missing.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 28,595 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,996 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 23,413 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 4 Feb 2011 20,541 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,588 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 3 Feb 2009 13,997 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 11,429 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 11,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LB54 EHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LB54 EHL, 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 LB54 EHL registered?

LB54 EHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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