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LV55 MTX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,224 mi
Last recorded101,224 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 MTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 101,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various amounts of corrosion on suspension components

Pass 21 Mar 2025 100,966 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 100,959 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2024 100,281 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 99,493 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 98,512 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 97,560 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 97,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 96,905 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 95,217 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and central wiped areas of the front windscreen

the rear of the centre silencer box corroding but no gas leaks

Fail 27 Feb 2019 95,215 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar outer ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and central wiped areas of the front windscreen

the rear of the centre silencer box corroding but no gas leaks

Pass 30 Mar 2017 87,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 87,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 81,025 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,708 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 74,708 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 65,768 miles

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

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

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

both rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded to flexi hose

centre exaust mount broken but still secure

Pass 17 Dec 2012 57,508 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount rotted off but exhaust is still secure and supported at other points

Fail 23 Nov 2011 50,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust still supported.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 50,335 miles

exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust still supported.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 42,021 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,621 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 34,621 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,444 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 MTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LV55 MTX, 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 LV55 MTX registered?

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

Is LV55 MTX safe to buy?

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