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LS55 ZSR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

92,867 mi
Last recorded92,867 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 ZSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 92,867 miles

BOTH Rear Wheelarches starting to corrode.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 92,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Main Front Bush/Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH Rear Wheelarches starting to corrode.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 90,636 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 88,242 miles

BOTH Rear Wheelarches starting to corrode.

Pass 3 Oct 2022 85,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs , inner face most (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective headlamp inside showing burn sign (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 85,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords big and deep cut. 245/40/ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs , inner face most (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective headlamp inside showing burn sign (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 83,380 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both NSR , OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 83,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint boot replaced however not secured / not preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint boot replaced however not secured / not preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth worn on inner edge 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 83,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF rear lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF rear lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth worn on inner edge 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 81,140 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 81,137 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 79,035 miles

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

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 72,438 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 69,847 miles

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

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2017 69,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2016 67,108 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 67,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 60,693 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 59,802 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 59,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 55,845 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2014 55,845 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,717 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 47,717 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,153 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 37,153 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,476 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 23,699 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 ZSR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 ZSR, 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 ZSR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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