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LS55 VGR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,376 mi
Last recorded74,376 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 74,376 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 71,380 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 71,380 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 66,536 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 66,514 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 66,403 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,168 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 66,168 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 58,847 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 58,834 miles

Center exhaust joint is corroded.

Rear exhaust mount is corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,803 miles

Rear exhaust mount is corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 58,688 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs look worn.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 58,591 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Sill covers preventing full inspection of some components.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 58,591 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Sill covers preventing full inspection of some components.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,554 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,197 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,789 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,257 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 47,304 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 VGR 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 84.2%.

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 VGR, 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 VGR registered?

LS55 VGR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LS55 VGR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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