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LN55 VCT

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,187 mi
Last recorded113,187 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 VCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 113,187 miles

Coil spring worn all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

under trayssecured

Pass 17 Dec 2024 108,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 100,504 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 95,496 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 86,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward most arm ball joint (the upper arm out of two lower arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward most arm ball joint (the upper arm out of two lower arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 86,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward most arm ball joint (the upper arm out of two lower arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward most arm ball joint (the upper arm out of two lower arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,709 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 69,297 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 69,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,076 miles

Both rear coil springs are very corroded at base

Ns rear tyre is wearing close to limit

Oil leak from engine

Os front tyre is wearing close to limit

Pass 23 Aug 2017 49,545 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 49,538 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 49,535 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 49,346 miles

Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2015 45,130 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 39,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 39,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2013 36,430 miles

NSF Tyre has a cut on the outter sidewall of the Tyre (no cords Exposed)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 31,294 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 26,799 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 21,583 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 21,583 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,771 miles

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

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 VCT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 73,393 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 LN55 VCT, 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 20 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 VCT registered?

LN55 VCT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is LN55 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN55 VCT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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