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LV55 OJL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,780 mi
Last recorded141,780 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 OJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 141,780 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 135,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covers underneath not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged auto dim fading (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated pedal sticking slightly (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

covers underneath not allowing full inspection of perscribed areas

Pass 28 Jun 2023 131,636 miles

Both front tyres worn right down on outer edges

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 122,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 122,126 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 114,891 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 98,290 miles

HEADLAMPS FOCUS IS POOR

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front FOG LAMP LENS IS BROKEN

Offside Front ADVANCE WEAR IN THE TRACK CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 93,570 miles

EXHAUST CLAMP IS CORRODED

HEAD LIGHTS OUTPUT AND FOCUS IS POOR

Offside Front BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Offside PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 16 Aug 2019 93,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CLAMP IS CORRODED

Front TYRES ARE PERISHED AND BADLY WORN ON THE OUTER TREAD SHOULDER

HEAD LIGHTS OUTPUT AND FOCUS IS POOR

Offside Front BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Offside PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 28 Aug 2018 87,056 miles

slight corrosion underneath but not excessive

Pass 25 Aug 2017 83,253 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 79,468 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 75,929 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 75,384 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,415 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 60,746 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 60,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine light on showing there is a fault.

Pass 2 Jun 2012 53,975 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 53,975 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,261 miles

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

centre stop lamp segments not working

Fail 31 Mar 2011 42,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

centre stop lamp segments not working

Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,247 miles

engine management lamp on

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2009 29,930 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 OJL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OJL, 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 OJL registered?

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

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