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LC55 VFR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,356 mi
Last recorded98,356 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2017 98,356 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front and centre brackets broken (7.1.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced NSR low (3.7.B.6b)

OSF tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 95,787 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Dec 2016 95,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Nov 2015 93,412 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 90,640 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2014 90,640 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2013 88,471 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 83,585 miles

tyres have slight splits in side walls

Fail 14 Nov 2012 83,520 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

tyres have slight splits in side walls

Pass 14 Jul 2011 76,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 71,566 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 71,566 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 55,711 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Fail 1 May 2009 55,711 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

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 VFR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VFR, 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 VFR registered?

LC55 VFR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is LC55 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 VFR shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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