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LD55 AOY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

177,915 mi
Last recorded177,915 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 AOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2025 177,915 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear and middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front lower (back arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 162,056 miles

offside front tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 22 Sep 2023 147,846 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 133,555 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 118,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front lower back arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 105,147 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 92,038 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 77,175 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 71,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,518 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 67,518 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 61,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 58,144 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 58,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 51,562 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,795 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,663 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 22 Sep 2010 33,144 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,765 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,147 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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LD55 AOY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LD55 AOY, 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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LD55 AOY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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