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LC55 DZH

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,327 mi
Last recorded114,327 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 DZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 114,327 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 114,009 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 111,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 111,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 108,553 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 105,678 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 102,748 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 101,719 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 94,265 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 87,251 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 83,525 miles

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

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

both nearside front lower control arm bushes perished

both offside front lower control arm bushes perished

engine management light on

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2016 83,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both nearside front lower control arm bushes perished

both offside front lower control arm bushes perished

engine management light on

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 75,805 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 75,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 70,896 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 62,259 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 52,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 50,625 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,631 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 40,783 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,474 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

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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LC55 DZH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LC55 DZH, 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 LC55 DZH registered?

LC55 DZH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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