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LS55 VGC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,070 mi
Last recorded120,070 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 120,070 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 120,070 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 104,644 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 97,013 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jun 2019 94,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

slight play in steering rack to n/s

Fail 3 Jun 2019 94,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

slight play in steering rack to n/s

Pass 7 Jun 2018 87,123 miles

corrosion & wear to rear anti roll bar with some play at the bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2017 82,385 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front brake discs worn

rear prop shaft coupling starting to split

Pass 6 Jun 2016 75,768 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight knock from steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,033 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 69,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

damage to nearside front bumper / wheel arch liner

nearside front tyre has a small deep cut to the inner side wall

offside front jacking point missing

Fail 5 Jun 2014 62,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

damage to nearside front bumper / wheel arch liner

nearside front tyre has a small deep cut to the inner side wall

offside front jacking point missing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 56,107 miles

both rear tyres have cuts in side walls not down to cordes

Pass 23 Jan 2012 46,825 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts on inner side wall not down to cordes

Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,180 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 37,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 37,009 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 37,007 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 22,622 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 VGC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VGC, 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 VGC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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