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LJ55 ADX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

202,085 mi
Last recorded202,085 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 ADX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 202,085 miles

under trayl fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2020 202,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under trayl fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2019 170,121 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 170,121 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 268,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 144,786 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 May 2016 132,592 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack tie rod has play

Offside Front Inner tyre edge scrubbed

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 132,590 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner steering rack tie rod has play

Offside Front Inner tyre edge scrubbed

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 118,914 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

emissions too clean to test

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 108,839 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 97,218 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2012 85,925 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 70,673 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 70,673 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 58,403 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 58,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2009 55,100 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,746 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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LJ55 ADX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LJ55 ADX, 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 LJ55 ADX registered?

LJ55 ADX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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