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LS55 BUP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

70,242 mi
Last recorded70,242 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 BUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 70,242 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre cracking in between tread and inner sidewall

Fail 27 Jul 2026 70,242 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre cracking in between tread and inner sidewall

Pass 23 Jul 2025 69,743 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly discoloured

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody covers fitted, obscuring view

Various suspension and braking components corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2025 69,742 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly discoloured

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody covers fitted, obscuring view

Various suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2024 68,389 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 65,829 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2023 65,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 63,604 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in the centre 3mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 63,604 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in the centre 3mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 55,136 miles

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output FRONT DIPS POOR (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 55,130 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REAR PADS WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output FRONT DIPS POOR (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 43,613 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 40,337 miles

esp light on

Fail 5 Dec 2018 40,337 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

esp light on

Pass 6 Dec 2017 37,923 miles

esp light on

Pass 30 Nov 2016 161,256 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 33,098 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 29,145 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 25,968 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 22,482 miles

ESP light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre outer sidewall showing signs of deterioration

Fail 29 Nov 2012 22,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ESP light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre outer sidewall showing signs of deterioration

Pass 7 Dec 2011 20,815 miles

Advise nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2010 16,744 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 28,133 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 11,979 miles

esp light on

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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LS55 BUP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LS55 BUP, 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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LS55 BUP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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