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LM55 BYD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,797 mi
Last recorded123,797 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 BYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 123,797 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 118,750 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 118,691 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 113,874 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily coated in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion, heavily coated in underseal

Fail 16 Jun 2023 113,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main center (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main center (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily coated in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion, heavily coated in underseal

Fail 26 May 2023 113,545 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot handle requires attention

Pass 9 Jun 2022 108,787 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 103,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 98,548 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 96,877 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 88,817 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 84,941 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 78,803 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 72,913 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 68,432 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 63,504 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 63,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 58,160 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 58,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2011 45,038 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 45,038 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,062 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,275 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 26,187 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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LM55 BYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc diesel 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 LM55 BYD, 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 LM55 BYD registered?

LM55 BYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 December 2005.

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