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LV55 GJJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,920 mi
Last recorded103,920 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 GJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 103,920 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 100,270 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 100,270 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 96,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2024 96,945 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 93,462 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 93,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 91,183 miles

under trays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 14 May 2021 89,097 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 88,083 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 88,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 85,547 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 81,939 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 May 2017 77,317 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 77,315 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 70,200 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 64,407 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 64,407 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,586 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 54,864 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,869 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 39,203 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,023 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 16,773 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 10,282 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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LV55 GJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LV55 GJJ, 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 LV55 GJJ registered?

LV55 GJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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