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DV55 LKX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

64,712 mi
Last recorded64,712 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 LKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 64,712 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 58,825 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 58,721 miles

ENGINE/UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Pass 30 Sep 2022 57,159 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 55,178 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 54,446 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 54,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 51,668 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 48,398 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 45,223 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 41,538 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 40,443 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,956 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 35,304 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,741 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 29,984 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 26,668 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 20,903 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 20,988 miles

surface corrosion to both front and both rear brake discs

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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DV55 LKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 DV55 LKX, 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 DV55 LKX registered?

DV55 LKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is DV55 LKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 LKX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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