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LC55 DYX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,721 mi
Last recorded60,721 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 DYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 60,721 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 59,949 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 59,929 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2024 57,616 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 51,047 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

rear tyres perishing in tread

some corrosion to rear sub frame

Fail 25 Nov 2022 51,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

rear tyres perishing in tread

some corrosion to rear sub frame

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Nov 2022 51,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 41,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SMOOTH OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake anti slip rubber missing

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2021 41,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SMOOTH OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake anti slip rubber missing

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2020 32,739 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around camshaft position sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake rubber missing

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jun 2019 31,505 miles

Engine covers and under tray present impeding inspection.

Parking brake pedal rubber missing.

Fail 26 Jun 2019 31,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers and under tray present impeding inspection.

Parking brake pedal rubber missing.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 29,904 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 29,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 27,796 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged 205/55 x 16 91 v

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 225/50 x 16 92 w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2017 27,796 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged 205/55 x 16 91 v

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 225/50 x 16 92 w (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2016 25,589 miles

EML light on

Fail 11 Feb 2016 25,589 miles

EML light on

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,023 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 23,023 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 19,729 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 17,459 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 10,660 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2010 4,163 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2010 4,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 1,722 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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LC55 DYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LC55 DYX, 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 LC55 DYX registered?

LC55 DYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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