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LN55 UKE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,897 mi
Last recorded101,897 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 UKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 101,897 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 101,894 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 100,265 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower underseal

Pass 23 Oct 2024 98,444 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 98,444 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 94,353 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 89,766 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 82,569 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Sep 2020 76,821 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 73,153 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 66,126 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 21 Aug 2017 58,334 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 53,745 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 47,846 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 45,454 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 45,357 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 41,508 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 41,508 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 37,105 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,017 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 25,723 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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LN55 UKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN55 UKE registered?

LN55 UKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is LN55 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN55 UKE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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