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LT55 VSN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,759 mi
Last recorded167,759 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 VSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 167,759 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 167,752 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp Severely Cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both Sides Severely Cloudy, Projecting Incorrect Aim (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 163,144 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 161,007 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 150,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine covers and undertray fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2021 150,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2020 140,560 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2019 124,308 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2018 111,845 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 103,686 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 92,130 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 92,130 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,460 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 76,812 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 68,327 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 60,112 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 60,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,330 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 30,976 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 17,632 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)

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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LT55 VSN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LT55 VSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT55 VSN registered?

LT55 VSN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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