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LF55 YMK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

43,274 mi
Last recorded43,274 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 43,274 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 40,604 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 37,987 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 37,987 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 8 Aug 2023 35,762 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 33,409 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 33,409 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 31,561 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 30,111 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 28,766 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 26,707 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 25,436 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 24,242 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 22,468 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 21,247 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 19,261 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 17,947 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 15,884 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 13,863 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 11,584 miles

slight travel parking brake

Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,686 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 YMK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YMK, 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 YMK registered?

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

Is LF55 YMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF55 YMK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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