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LS55 WHG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

121,938 mi
Last recorded121,938 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 WHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 121,938 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 118,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 114,634 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 108,830 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 104,309 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 99,836 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 94,101 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 87,368 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 78,864 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,615 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 76,615 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 72,039 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,565 miles

cut n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,977 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,230 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,564 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 May 2009 24,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 WHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WHG, 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 WHG registered?

LS55 WHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is LS55 WHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 WHG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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