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LL55 BBX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,633 mi
Last recorded97,633 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL55 BBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 97,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in it

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

Fail 9 May 2016 97,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in it

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

Pass 12 May 2015 89,963 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 77,186 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 77,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 68,177 miles

eml on

Pass 11 May 2012 59,596 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 59,596 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wheel bearings slight play

offside front anti-roll-drop link gaiter split

oil level low

Pass 11 May 2011 49,576 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 41,439 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn centre tread just on 1.6mm limit

Fail 10 May 2010 41,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn centre tread just on 1.6mm limit

Pass 24 Nov 2008 26,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LL55 BBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LL55 BBX, 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 LL55 BBX registered?

LL55 BBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is LL55 BBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL55 BBX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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