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LM55 LZW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,116 mi
Last recorded120,116 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 LZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 120,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 110,142 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 110,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 98,541 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 95,813 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 95,809 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 87,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears and rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,434 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 74,434 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 71,560 miles

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

minor signs of standing

Pass 21 Apr 2016 68,568 miles

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

slight signs of standing

Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,270 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,786 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 May 2013 54,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Apr 2012 49,556 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,108 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,828 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

windscreen cracked o/s

Pass 5 May 2009 30,843 miles

engine and sill covers fitted

full undershields fitted

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 LZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LZW, 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 LZW registered?

LM55 LZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LM55 LZW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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