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LM55 BUV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,198 mi
Last recorded55,198 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 BUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 55,198 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 55,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

check engine light on

Fail 13 Dec 2012 48,467 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 48,467 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 41,669 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Dec 2010 36,787 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 33,086 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 27,487 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)

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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LM55 BUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver 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 LM55 BUV, 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 LM55 BUV registered?

LM55 BUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 December 2005.

Is LM55 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM55 BUV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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