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LF55 GMV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,944 mi
Last recorded92,944 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 GMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 92,944 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 92,944 miles

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

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 88,426 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake could do with adjusting as well (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 87,667 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides misted up on outside (4.1.4 (b))

slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 29 Nov 2022 87,499 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2022 87,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2021 87,159 miles

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

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

engine undertrays covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2020 86,698 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2020 86,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2019 86,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers , under trays& sill covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2019 86,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers , under trays& sill covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2018 86,156 miles

Parking brake only just meeting pass requirement of 16%.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 85,856 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

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

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

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

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

Offside front Tyre wearing smooth on inner tread with splits in inner sidewall and outer tread.

Offside rear Tyre wearing on inner tread.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner and outer treads.

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 84,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner and outer treads.

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing low on inner and outer treads.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 81,736 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2012 80,054 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 71,740 miles

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

engine management light lit

front brake discs lipped

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

unable to fully inspect underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2011 71,733 miles

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

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

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

engine management light lit

front brake discs lipped

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

unable to fully inspect underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,021 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 31,619 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 27,928 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 GMV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GMV, 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 LF55 GMV registered?

LF55 GMV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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