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LS54 UCV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

120,111 mi
Last recorded120,111 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 UCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 120,111 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 120,110 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 117,217 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 114,021 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 110,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 106,580 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 102,796 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 97,841 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s rear tyre little close

Fail 8 Aug 2018 97,841 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s rear tyre little close

Pass 15 Aug 2017 92,503 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S FRONT AND N/S REAR TYRE INNER WEAR

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 92,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S FRONT AND N/S REAR TYRE INNER WEAR

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 87,099 miles

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

indicator switch on o/s operation little sticky

n/s front and n/s rear tyre side wall damage

Fail 24 Aug 2016 87,099 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

indicator switch on o/s operation little sticky

n/s front and n/s rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 27 Aug 2015 115,625 miles

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)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 81,978 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 77,076 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,827 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,240 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 59,856 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 56,330 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 56,315 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 38,219 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 38,215 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,701 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,677 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 1 Feb 2008 21,961 miles

Nearside Front 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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LS54 UCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LS54 UCV, 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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LS54 UCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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