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LS55 KUC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,599 mi
Last recorded136,599 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 KUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 136,599 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 130,171 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath.

under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Aug 2020 120,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 120,405 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 97,269 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 95,407 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 89,289 miles

Engine ploy-v belt jumps on full lock and engine switch off.

Front Road springs corroded

Nearside Front Alloy wheel distorted

Nearside Front Cross strut suspension arm play

Nearside Front Suspension torque arm joint play

Nearside Front Tyre getting low on tread

Offside Rear Tyre getting low on tread

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 81,985 miles

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

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)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 16 Nov 2016 81,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 29 Oct 2015 75,955 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust section mount broken. Still adequately supported

Fail 28 Oct 2015 75,952 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust section mount broken. Still adequately supported

Pass 4 Nov 2014 70,055 miles

rear exhaust bracket snapped off

Pass 25 Nov 2013 62,439 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,337 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 56,337 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 48,003 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,411 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 31,591 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 21,814 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 KUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LS55 KUC, 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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LS55 KUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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