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LD55 VSN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,101 mi
Last recorded112,101 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 VSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 112,101 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 108,125 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 102,165 miles

Offside Front Offside front tyre has a large cut but not deep enough to show chords

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance performance nearside is slightly low

Fail 29 Sep 2018 102,143 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both front, images incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing Both rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Offside front tyre has a large cut but not deep enough to show chords

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 92,275 miles

front rims inner areas running very close to shock absorber and spring seat

Pass 29 Sep 2016 87,616 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 78,328 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 78,325 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,277 miles

all tyres on limit

Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,415 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox Oil Leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,036 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing low on edge

rear number plate fading

Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,204 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven and slight runout

Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,826 miles

brake pedal slightly spoungy

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 VSN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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