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LJ55 PFZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,810 mi
Last recorded132,810 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 PFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 132,810 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 125,682 miles

eml on

Fail 17 May 2016 125,682 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower control arm (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 12 Jun 2015 117,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat will not tilt forward

engine managment light on

o/s/f tyre cuts in sidewall

Fail 12 Jun 2015 117,828 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat will not tilt forward

engine managment light on

o/s/f tyre cuts in sidewall

Pass 13 Aug 2013 100,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2013 100,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 88,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2012 87,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,319 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,338 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine warning lamp on.

rear number plate not fully secured.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 51,576 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 51,145 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 PFZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PFZ, 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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LJ55 PFZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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