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LR55 JHO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,682 mi
Last recorded64,682 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 JHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 64,682 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 62,507 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 60,455 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 59,666 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on from diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 59,666 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on from diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 58,031 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 56,941 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 55,274 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 54,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 53,508 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

engine and underside covers fitted

indicator switch assemble loose

Pass 2 Dec 2016 52,568 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 52,001 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 49,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 47,568 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 47,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

NSF tyre starting to crack

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

OSF tyre starting to crack

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,499 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)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 47,499 miles

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

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 2012 41,783 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 37,329 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,118 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre has cracks running around the circumfrence of the tyre but not deep enough to reach the cords

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,554 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 29,554 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 21,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 21,936 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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LR55 JHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LR55 JHO, 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 LR55 JHO registered?

LR55 JHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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