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LK55 UDM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,520 mi
Last recorded45,520 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 UDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 45,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [sidewall damaged]. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [corrosion]. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [badly aged cracked and nearing wear limits]. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [badly aged cracked]. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear [parking brake just met limits , requires attention ].

Rear [rear exhaust silencer rattles inside].

Pass 8 Dec 2023 44,410 miles

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

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

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

front and centre exhaust brackets broken but not insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2022 42,837 miles

handbrake performance only met requirements

Fail 7 Dec 2022 42,796 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake performance only met requirements

Pass 9 Dec 2021 40,224 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 35,042 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 29,841 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 29,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 UDM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK55 UDM, 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 UDM registered?

LK55 UDM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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