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LF54 DXY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

167,942 mi
Last recorded167,942 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 DXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 167,942 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 165,453 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 165,453 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 163,108 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM MINOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 158,395 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubbers cracking slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 157,859 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1st 2 mountings corroded very thin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers prevent inspection of outer sills and under floor areas

Pass 20 Jul 2021 157,568 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 157,568 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 155,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil mist on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 148,318 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker covers both (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 148,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker covers both (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 142,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened main subframe rubber slight separation of rubber bonding but no excessive movement (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened main subframe mounting bush slight separation not rubber bonding but not resulting in any excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 131,871 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 118,943 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 118,925 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 101,501 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 77,336 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 63,951 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,975 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 46,813 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 40,886 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,840 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 22,091 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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LF54 DXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LF54 DXY, 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 LF54 DXY registered?

LF54 DXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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