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LV55 OJB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,523 mi
Last recorded50,523 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 OJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 50,523 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 49,675 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 48,797 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 47,801 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 45,210 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 45,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 43,920 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 40,576 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 36,851 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 33,272 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 29,779 miles

Both front tyres are starting to feather

Brake fluid level low

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are worn and lipped on inner fascia

Nearside Front Fog lamp unit broken

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the middle and is feathering on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage where its been run on whilst flat

Pass 2 Dec 2015 26,759 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light broken

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front control arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damage inner and outer

Pass 29 Nov 2014 23,789 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 20,295 miles

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2012 17,993 miles

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

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

nsf fog lamp - glass broken/cracked.

nsf tyre - worn shoulders - both sides.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 17,993 miles

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

nsf fog lamp - glass broken/cracked.

nsf tyre - worn shoulders - both sides.

Pass 3 Dec 2011 15,284 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf tyre - worn shoulders

Pass 4 Dec 2010 13,301 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 10,984 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 7,748 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 OJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OJB, 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 OJB registered?

LV55 OJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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