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LF55 ZTS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

67,692 mi
Last recorded67,692 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 ZTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 67,692 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 62,119 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 62,102 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 57,081 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 52,493 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 52,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 46,934 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 46,923 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Bothside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 42,903 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 42,903 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 39,670 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing from the outer edge

Fail 25 Mar 2017 39,670 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing from the outer edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,024 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 37,024 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,416 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2014 31,533 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,219 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,323 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 28 Mar 2011 20,808 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 20,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2010 17,490 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,633 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 ZTS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZTS, 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 ZTS registered?

LF55 ZTS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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The MOT history for LF55 ZTS shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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