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LK55 ERO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

142,993 mi
Last recorded142,993 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 ERO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 142,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 137,321 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 137,317 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18/92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 255/35/18/94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 137,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 137,208 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 136,407 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 136,382 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 135,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 135,740 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 133,438 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 133,429 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 132,210 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 128,336 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damaged to side wall

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Mar 2018 121,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cut in outer sidewall

Fail 5 Mar 2018 121,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cut in outer sidewall

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 115,817 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 115,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers, under-trays & sideskirts fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay, on underside & some chassis/bodywork

Front exhaust down- pipe suppoert brackets (from gearbox) are corroded at weld to pipe & both ns & os bracket welds are tearing - exhaust will become insecure at these points if/when brackets fail

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 108,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ITEMS REMOVED FROM WINDSCREEN PRIOR TO TEST

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING HARD ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front TYRE WORN HARD ON INNER EDGE

Fail 1 Mar 2016 108,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18/92Y (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ITEMS REMOVED FROM WINDSCREEN PRIOR TO TEST

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING HARD ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front TYRE WORN HARD ON INNER EDGE

Fail 12 Mar 2015 98,941 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre slight outter side wall damage and wearing on inner and outter edge

Pass 12 Mar 2015 98,941 miles

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)

offside front tyre slight outter side wall damage and wearing on inner and outter edge

Pass 3 Feb 2014 86,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 74,378 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 69,595 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 69,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front wipers smear

Pass 13 Oct 2011 63,607 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 56,191 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 46,662 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 35,523 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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LK55 ERO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LK55 ERO, 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 LK55 ERO registered?

LK55 ERO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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