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LM55 EZV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,130 mi
Last recorded86,130 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 EZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 86,130 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides been copper slipped. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 86,120 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 73,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes going into front flexies corroded (1.1.11 (c))

head lights glazed osf faint pattern on limit

osr light damaged / rear suspension corroded parts of rear body corroded / rear inner arches behind shock corroded on limit

Fail 11 Jan 2021 73,257 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin osf worn thin compared to nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes going into front flexies corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

head lights glazed osf faint pattern on limit

osr light damaged / rear suspension corroded parts of rear body corroded / rear inner arches behind shock corroded on limit

Pass 2 Jul 2019 71,485 miles

Central exhaust bolts corroded.

Front brake pipes corroded

Front lower ball joint boot twisted due to poor fitting.

Rear chassis and subframe badly corroded

Rear flexi brake hose ferrules badly corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2018 70,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all bushes perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake hoses perishing

general corrosion around rear axle

Fail 14 Jul 2018 70,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all bushes perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake hoses perishing

general corrosion around rear axle

Pass 9 May 2017 67,098 miles

m.i.l light is on dash

Pass 11 May 2016 63,675 miles

slight fault noted with front brakes (balance)

Pass 12 May 2015 61,024 miles

eml on

Pass 12 May 2014 57,866 miles

rear exhaust braket broken at tail pipe but exhaust sercure.

Pass 20 May 2013 55,034 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 54,990 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 51,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

centre rear exhaust mount bracket broken

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 9 May 2011 46,565 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 46,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 43,659 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake disks worn

n/s/f tyre has worn tread

o/s/f tyre has slightly worn tread

oil leak noted

slight play noted in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Dec 2008 32,689 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,325 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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LM55 EZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LM55 EZV, 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 EZV registered?

LM55 EZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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