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LM55 EXD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,241 mi
Last recorded138,241 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 EXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 138,241 miles

headlamp lens deteriorated-front suspension arm bushes slightly perished-rear coil springs corroded-rear axle and mountings areas corroded-n/s/f lower rear ball joint has slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2025 133,099 miles

rear brake discs corroded/pitted/worn-rear brake pads wearing low-rear axle and mounting areas corroded-both front brake pipes corroded-

Pass 12 Aug 2024 128,077 miles

rear axle + mounting areas corroded-both front brake pipes corroded-front + rear brake pads wearing low-rear brake discs corroded + pitted-rear brakes have slight judder

Pass 28 Jul 2023 127,317 miles

rear axle corroded-front brake discs corroded/pitted-o s f tyre edges worn-rear tyres worn low-both front brake pipes corroded-rear brake discs corroded/pitted-

rear brake pads wearing low-

Pass 8 Aug 2022 126,167 miles

both front tyres edges wearing low-rear axle corroded-

Pass 30 Jul 2021 124,494 miles

both rear tyres on limit-o/s/f and n/s/f/ coil springs corroded-

Pass 11 Aug 2020 114,894 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 107,702 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 107,702 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 105,005 miles

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 30 Apr 2018 105,000 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not clearing the windscreen effectively

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 22 Nov 2017 104,824 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Rear exhaust heat shield not secure

Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,249 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2016 96,635 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 91,302 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 80,774 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 80,774 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 70,440 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 60,249 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,740 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,917 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 30,304 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 30,293 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 EXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EXD, 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 EXD registered?

LM55 EXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is LM55 EXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM55 EXD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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