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VF55 LVV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,598 mi
Last recorded89,598 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 LVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 89,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 88,971 miles

Central rear exhaust box slight leak

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 87,910 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 87,907 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 86,352 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 85,042 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 85,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 83,688 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 83,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Projected beam image just about visible

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Projected beam image just about visible

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 82,479 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 79,706 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,885 miles

DETERIORATION OF HEADLAMP LENSES

HEAVY CORROSION ON EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN THIN.

SOME DETERIORATION OF FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES

SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE DISC SURFACES

Fail 27 Nov 2017 77,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

DETERIORATION OF HEADLAMP LENSES

HEAVY CORROSION ON EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN THIN.

SOME DETERIORATION OF FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES

SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE DISC SURFACES

Pass 18 Nov 2016 74,486 miles

centre exhaust section corroded.

some deterioration of o/s and n/s front track control arm inner bushes.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 69,517 miles

CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 1.6mm LIMIT,ONLY JUST LEGAL.

Fail 24 Nov 2015 69,517 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 1.6mm LIMIT,ONLY JUST LEGAL.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 64,504 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 64,504 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 59,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 46,405 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 39,746 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,948 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 24,263 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

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VF55 LVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VF55 LVV, 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 VF55 LVV registered?

VF55 LVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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