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LC55 NLJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

115,856 mi
Last recorded115,856 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 NLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 115,856 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 113,005 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 110,884 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 107,871 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 107,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 105,827 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 103,971 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 100,578 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 95,692 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 88,998 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 88,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,182 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 74,476 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 57,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 47,926 miles

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)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,129 miles

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

offside rear tyre at 2mm

Pass 23 Jan 2010 33,417 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 25,365 miles

offside front tyre on legal limits and nearside front has small cut in outer sidewall

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 NLJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NLJ, 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 NLJ registered?

LC55 NLJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is LC55 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 NLJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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