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LF55 FUT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

67,079 mi
Last recorded67,079 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 FUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 67,079 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 66,657 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 65,657 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside Front & Offside Front - lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 64,314 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 64,229 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 63,955 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 63,865 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 63,702 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 63,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 60,417 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 60,417 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 59,778 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 58,738 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all tyres perished

Fail 9 Dec 2016 58,738 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all tyres perished

Pass 19 Dec 2015 57,752 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r &n/s/f tyres perished

Fail 19 Dec 2015 57,752 miles

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

n/s/r &n/s/f tyres perished

Pass 30 Dec 2014 55,792 miles

Both front tyres perishing, no inner cordes exposed

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre inner side wall has a cut, inner cordes not exposed

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 55,792 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front tyres perishing, no inner cordes exposed

Centre exhaust mount is broken but is still adequately supported

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre inner side wall has a cut, inner cordes not exposed

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 52,880 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low approx 80% worn

Removed 2 L plates from inside of windscreen within swept area before MOT

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 50,908 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 49,820 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,820 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 49,121 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,632 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and lipped.

long parking brake travel.

offside rear light lens cracked

parking brake pedal rubber missing.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 35,808 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,446 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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LF55 FUT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LF55 FUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF55 FUT registered?

LF55 FUT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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