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LJ55 PGK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,931 mi
Last recorded67,931 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 PGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 67,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge (smooth on outer edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre smooth on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smear (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f wheel arch lining damaged (still secure)

Fail 31 Mar 2026 67,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge (smooth on outer edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre smooth on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smear (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f wheel arch lining damaged (still secure)

Pass 9 Apr 2025 58,630 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp unit missing and wiring hanging

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2023 53,775 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 51,565 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 51,367 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 50,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 50,441 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 48,762 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 41,735 miles

All 4 tyres sidewalls cracking/perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2016 41,052 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 39,481 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 37,635 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 33,785 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 31,712 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 31,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 29,284 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

moisture in offside front side repeater

Pass 9 Nov 2010 23,847 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 23,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 18,725 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 16,104 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 16,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 PGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LJ55 PGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ55 PGK registered?

LJ55 PGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ55 PGK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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