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LF55 HVC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,267 mi
Last recorded70,267 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 70,267 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 70,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside front inner brake pad starting to wear

Offside front tyre starting to lightly wear on inner edge and cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking nail in tread

Pass 31 Jan 2023 68,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front tyre starting to lightly wear on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2022 67,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 67,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 66,787 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 66,787 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working and offside (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 63,122 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 59,061 miles

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

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 22 Dec 2017 54,803 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 49,925 miles

Nearside Rear tyre damaged outer wall

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 45,989 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

Pass 19 Dec 2014 42,936 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 40,920 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 39,022 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 HVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 LF55 HVC, 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 HVC registered?

LF55 HVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is LF55 HVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF55 HVC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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