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LS55 XKF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

194,100 mi
Last recorded194,100 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 XKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 194,100 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 172,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 147,130 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 147,130 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 128,033 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 102,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 102,583 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 82,964 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 82,946 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 73,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 12 Dec 2012 73,369 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Nov 2011 65,874 miles

advise o/s/r tyre on the tread wear markers

advise play in n/s/f wheel bearing slight play in o/s/f

strong advise front tyres bald on the outer edges

Fail 24 Nov 2011 65,874 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

advise o/s/r tyre on the tread wear markers

advise play in n/s/f wheel bearing slight play in o/s/f

advise rear pads slightly worn

strong advise front discs worn/lipped

strong advise front tyres bald on the outer edges

Pass 16 Dec 2010 57,950 miles

advise n/s/r tyre on the tread wear markers

advise rear brake application slightly uneven

advise rear pads getting slightly worn

Pass 7 Dec 2009 49,766 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 49,766 miles

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

advise osf and osr tyre near limit

Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,232 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 44,232 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Offside 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 XKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XKF, 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 XKF registered?

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

Is LS55 XKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 XKF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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