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LS55 VGA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,426 mi
Last recorded153,426 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 VGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 153,426 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 13 Feb 2023 153,426 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 23 Nov 2022 152,746 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 151,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 11 Feb 2020 144,407 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 136,885 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 136,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 129,112 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 129,112 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both f/r (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 117,808 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 105,394 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 91,849 miles

Geometry required

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

Uneven tyre wear on nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2013 91,841 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs corroded

Geometry required

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

Parking brake adjustment required

Uneven tyre wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

low reading from offside parking brake

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2011 53,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,183 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,152 miles

Rear 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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LS55 VGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VGA, 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 VGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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