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LT55 WPL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,802 mi
Last recorded159,802 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 WPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 159,802 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 148,547 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 138,175 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 134,442 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

engine light is on

Fail 10 Feb 2017 134,442 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

engine light is on

Pass 24 Feb 2015 133,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 133,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 132,375 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all 4 alloy wheels scuffed

o/s front wiper deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2013 129,588 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2013 129,586 miles

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

Oil leak

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 117,094 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 96,932 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 80,379 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,776 miles

front no plate deteriorating

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 WPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WPL, 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 LT55 WPL registered?

LT55 WPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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