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LN55 UHP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,827 mi
Last recorded168,827 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 UHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 168,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 162,755 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 156,901 miles

front brake pipes corroded

front springs corroded

play os rear link

Fail 1 Nov 2017 156,901 miles

Nearside brake caliper securing device missing top bolt (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

front brake pipes corroded

front springs corroded

play os rear link

Pass 17 Oct 2016 150,358 miles

both front brake pipes corroded / both front to rear corroded

play rear roll bar and osr link

rear exhaust badly corroded

steering play

Pass 29 Sep 2015 144,822 miles

both front brake pipes corroded close to limit /front to rears corroded

exhaust rear badly corroded

play osr link and steering

suspension creak/wheel bearing noise ?

Fail 25 Sep 2015 144,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front brake pipes corroded close to limit /front to rears corroded

exhaust rear badly corroded

osf tyre close to limit 2254018 / rears 2254518

play osr link and steering

rear brakes discs pads worn / internal rubbing noise

suspension creak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 139,506 miles

Front pads and discs very corroded/worn

NSR drop link has play

OSR brake pipe corroded

Wipers poor

Fail 7 Oct 2014 139,503 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front pads and discs very corroded/worn

NSR drop link has play

OSR brake pipe corroded

Rear pads and discs very corroded/worn

Wipers poor

Pass 26 Nov 2012 134,427 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 122,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 96,934 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 69,819 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 53,180 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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LN55 UHP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LN55 UHP, 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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LN55 UHP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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