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LM54 GWU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,465 mi
Last recorded73,465 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 GWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 73,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 70,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 70,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 66,678 miles

Both front upper suspension mounts have slight play

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 63,238 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all brake hoses perished

Pass 28 Apr 2021 58,467 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Applies to all the flexible hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s /f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 May 2020 55,180 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 50,381 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both front lower arm bushes are worn and should be replaced

park brake release handle broken

Pass 13 Apr 2018 46,200 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 41,865 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 39,418 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,925 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2015 33,878 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front numberplate damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2014 30,283 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 25,588 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 25,574 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 22,564 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 17,745 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 12,684 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 10,398 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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LM54 GWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GWU, 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 GWU registered?

LM54 GWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 January 2005.

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