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LR55 WRD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

142,822 mi
Last recorded142,822 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 WRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 142,822 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Light Corrosion On Underbody

Pass 28 Jul 2023 142,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 140,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 140,855 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 138,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 137,131 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 134,933 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 134,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 132,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 129,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 129,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 123,327 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 11 Dec 2015 116,817 miles

EML on

Fail 11 Dec 2015 116,817 miles

EML on

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 107,060 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 107,060 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 82,854 miles

Engine light on

N/s/front tyre on limit on raised tread

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/s/front tyre below limit on raised tread

O/s/rear tyre punctured & cut to cords

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 82,831 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine light on

N/s/front tyre on limit on raised tread

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/s/front tyre below limit on raised tread

O/s/rear tyre punctured & cut to cords

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Washer jets blocked

Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,289 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

front tyres are wearing on the edges

Fail 3 Sep 2012 70,287 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,270 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 55,967 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 55,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 49,304 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r indicator's slighly fades

parking brake travel long

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Dec 2008 41,733 miles

offside front tyre and road wheel slightly damaged (no cords showing)

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 WRD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 LR55 WRD, 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 WRD registered?

LR55 WRD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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