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LG55 AFA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,871 mi
Last recorded129,871 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 AFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 129,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp cleaning device Inoperative

Front N/S and O/S projected beam image requirements only just met

Lambda/oxygen sensor wiring touching exhaust, partly damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cuts but no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 127,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp cleaning device Inoperative

Front lambda/oxygen sensor wiring touching exhaust, partly damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 125,656 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 125,625 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 123,113 miles

Front front lambda/oxygen sensor wiring touching exhaust, partly damaged

Nearside Rear fog light not working but not applicable test item.

Oil leak, but not excessive around transmission sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

dash warning light on for lighting fault

Fail 9 Sep 2020 123,113 miles

Front front lambda/oxygen sensor wiring touching exhaust, partly damaged

Nearside Rear fog light not working but not applicable test item.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive around transmission sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

dash warning light on for lighting fault

Pass 6 Aug 2019 120,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 120,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 117,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 112,026 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 110,410 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 105,416 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 96,900 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 86,744 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 74,506 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 62,003 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 17,992 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,972 miles

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

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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LG55 AFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LG55 AFA, 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 LG55 AFA registered?

LG55 AFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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