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LD55 VSY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,456 mi
Last recorded121,456 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 VSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 121,456 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 117,983 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 116,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 114,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 112,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 112,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 109,464 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 106,461 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 106,458 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 30 Nov 2018 99,810 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 95,967 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 90,846 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 87,991 miles

Additional stop lamp has bulbs out

Both front cross strut bushes splitting

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S wing mirror indicator lamp cracked

O/S/F foglamp broken

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

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

Wiper blades poor

Pass 8 Dec 2014 82,754 miles

engine management light on

Pass 18 Nov 2013 76,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2013 76,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 67,117 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 61,755 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 61,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 54,679 miles

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 15 Oct 2009 47,989 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 47,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 33,834 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,834 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 VSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSY, 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 LD55 VSY registered?

LD55 VSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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