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LY55 UAN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,059 mi
Last recorded85,059 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 UAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 85,059 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 85,059 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 81,239 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 77,523 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 73,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 69,082 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 66,478 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 63,492 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 59,141 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 59,141 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 54,905 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 50,827 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 46,411 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 46,369 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2014 41,864 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 36,617 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,680 miles

225/50/16 N/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 29,680 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

225/50/16 N/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND ON LIMIT

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 24,789 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 20,076 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 12 Oct 2010 20,076 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 15,745 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 15,745 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 10,485 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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LY55 UAN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY55 UAN, 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 LY55 UAN registered?

LY55 UAN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is LY55 UAN safe to buy?

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