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LJ55 CFF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

152,083 mi
Last recorded152,083 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 CFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 152,083 miles

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

corrosion present under vehicle

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2025 150,448 miles

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

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 148,909 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 147,625 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2023 147,624 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 145,104 miles

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))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 145,099 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 138,183 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2020 132,586 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 132,586 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 122,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Mar 2018 122,269 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 121,873 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 6 Jul 2016 121,873 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 5 Jul 2016 121,860 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre scrubbed on edges

Pass 26 May 2015 121,222 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 120,373 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 116,168 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 115,834 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2012 93,805 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 64,403 miles

both front tyres wearing on the outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,768 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2009 6,578 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 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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