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LV55 USB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,575 mi
Last recorded149,575 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 149,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 149,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 145,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside rear to union badly corroded should replace , a.s.a.p marginal pass. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective bothside front ,reflector braking internally , aim and pattern not very defined , marginal pass new lights should be replaced. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively bothside rear should investigate . (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger side cracked should replace. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 145,328 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside rear to union badly corroded should replace , a.s.a.p marginal pass. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective bothside front ,reflector braking internally , aim and pattern not very defined , marginal pass new lights should be replaced. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively bothside rear should investigate . (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger side cracked should replace. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 141,692 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 138,355 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 134,997 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 127,095 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake pedal travel slightly high

Pass 2 Dec 2019 115,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 105,212 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 90,732 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 67,620 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear one (2.5.B.1a)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 61,014 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 53,928 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)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 43,373 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 35,618 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)

tyre size 225/50/16 w

Pass 22 Nov 2011 25,510 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 20,018 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 16,225 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 17,319 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 USB 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 USB, 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 USB registered?

LV55 USB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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