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LS55 XJW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,490 mi
Last recorded148,490 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 148,490 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 slight movement ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on under-tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension and all associated e components have rust

Pass 27 Mar 2023 145,090 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 141,188 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 135,357 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 131,226 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 124,311 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 124,308 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 120,539 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 117,076 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 113,554 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 113,554 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 110,875 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 110,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 109,753 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 101,195 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 93,442 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 93,442 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 83,039 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 77,903 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,525 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 61,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 36,809 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 XJW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XJW, 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 XJW registered?

LS55 XJW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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