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LS55 FBC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

142,302 mi
Last recorded142,302 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 FBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 142,302 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 132,326 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 127,381 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 124,055 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 120,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 120,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 118,018 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 118,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 114,154 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 108,037 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 108,036 miles

Offside 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 10 Jan 2017 101,382 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 100,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 100,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 100,180 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 100,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 9 Oct 2013 97,125 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 87,360 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 76,167 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 64,180 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 64,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre on 2mm <245x40x17w>

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm. <conti, 245x40x17w>

Pass 24 Oct 2009 49,241 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 49,241 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit 2mm

Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,417 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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LS55 FBC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LS55 FBC, 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 LS55 FBC registered?

LS55 FBC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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