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LF55 ZRD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,839 mi
Last recorded68,839 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 ZRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 68,839 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both the nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2024 67,525 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both the nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both the nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 67,525 miles

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both the nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both the nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2023 65,785 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both the nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both the nearside and offside rear brake pipes show signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2022 63,239 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 63,239 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 63,216 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 62,937 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 62,199 miles

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))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 62,199 miles

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

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

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 19 Feb 2019 61,520 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 Jan 2017 61,340 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 61,310 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 61,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 12 Jan 2015 61,267 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads becoming worn

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2014 61,188 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,508 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 60,508 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 55,344 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 49,649 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 49,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,436 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,928 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 34,928 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,612 miles

Cut in sidewall of offside rear tyre

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 ZRD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZRD, 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 ZRD registered?

LF55 ZRD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is LF55 ZRD safe to buy?

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