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LF55 JFU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,389 mi
Last recorded69,389 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 69,389 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 67,674 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 64,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 64,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 63,501 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 59,645 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 56,904 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 55,005 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 55,005 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 52,886 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 50,027 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but others all ok.

Front Both tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,714 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,831 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 40,961 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 33,385 miles

advice rear tyres on 3mm 225/50/16

Pass 6 Oct 2012 29,587 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,826 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,041 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,191 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 13,563 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 JFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JFU, 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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LF55 JFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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