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PE55 LFT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,288 mi
Last recorded104,288 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 LFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 104,288 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 104,288 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust broken off (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at limit...(225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2019 92,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at limit (at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 8 Feb 2019 92,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box & middle pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at limit (at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2018 74,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost at limit (on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost at limit (on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 74,067 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost at limit (on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost at limit (on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 59,116 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 13 Feb 2017 59,116 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Feb 2016 55,383 miles

under trays fitted

Exhaust middle pipe clamp starting to split

Fail 29 Feb 2016 55,383 miles

Exhaust middle pipe clamp starting to split

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 51,268 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 48,526 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 48,526 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 44,942 miles

rear tyres wearing centre tread(size 245/40/zr17)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 40,065 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 36,085 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,349 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 23,487 miles

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

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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PE55 LFT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE55 LFT, 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 PE55 LFT registered?

PE55 LFT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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