MOT Status
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152,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion present under vehicle
exhaust system corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear suspension corroded
exhaust system corroded
Exhaust Corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under Cover Fitted
Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under trays fitted
Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
ENGINE COVER AND TRAY FITTED OBSCURING VIEW
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
UNDER SILL TRAY FITTED OBSCURING VIEW
Offside Front Position lamp not working AFTERMARKET BULBS FLICKERING THEN TURN OFF (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
ENGINE COVER AND TRAY FITTED OBSCURING VIEW
Nearside Front Position lamp not working AFTERMARKET BULBS FLICKERING THEN TURN OFF (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
UNDER SILL TRAY FITTED OBSCURING VIEW
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
offside front tyre scrubbed on edges
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
both front tyres wearing on the outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ55 CFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 CFF, 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 CFF registered?
LJ55 CFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 September 2005.
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