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LM54 GTF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,011 mi
Last recorded121,011 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 GTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 121,011 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 117,997 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 113,185 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 107,592 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 107,590 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 105,363 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 103,930 miles

*** Nearside front lower trailing arm bush has developed play ***

Pass 10 Mar 2017 100,803 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 100,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 97,956 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 92,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Tyre inner wall cracking

O/S/R Seat belt fraying

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 92,697 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Tyre inner wall cracking

O/S/R Seat belt fraying

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,029 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 87,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 82,780 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 74,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,467 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 26,493 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,472 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 24,862 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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LM54 GTF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LM54 GTF, 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 LM54 GTF registered?

LM54 GTF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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