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LR55 KWJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,913 mi
Last recorded116,913 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 KWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 116,913 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2026 116,903 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2026 116,847 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

OSF road wheel is damaged

rear subframe is starting to corrode

rust on brake pipes in general

Pass 3 Sep 2025 111,496 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 110,337 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 108,683 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 103,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 99,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 96,876 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 90,443 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 90,443 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 84,478 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 79,069 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 16 May 2016 73,469 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted

engine light on

Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2014 62,743 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,410 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 58,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 43,360 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,498 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 29,094 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 22,573 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 KWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LR55 KWJ, 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 LR55 KWJ registered?

LR55 KWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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