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LM55 MFZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

161,461 mi
Last recorded161,461 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 MFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 161,461 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 161,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 141,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 134,493 miles

Nearside Front headlamp and bumper slightly insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2022 134,468 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp and bumper slightly insecure

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 130,245 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 130,245 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 124,285 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 117,779 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 117,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 108,655 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 108,654 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 100,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 87,924 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 87,924 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Jan 2015 81,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 71,576 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,080 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011
Fail 28 Oct 2011 56,002 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,700 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,815 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 45,188 miles

osf tyre scrubbing outer edges

Fail 8 Dec 2009 45,188 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

osf tyre scrubbing outer edges

Pass 8 Dec 2008 32,313 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 MFZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MFZ, 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 MFZ registered?

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

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