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LS55 FXL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

93,589 mi
Last recorded93,589 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 FXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 93,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 91,235 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 87,861 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 82,376 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 82,376 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 80,129 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2022 80,129 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2021 77,695 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 74,695 miles

rear offside tyre wearing low

Pass 19 Aug 2019 70,665 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 70,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 63,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,173 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 60,786 miles

plastic covers fitted to engine underbody and sills

Fail 22 Jul 2016 60,786 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to engine underbody and sills

Pass 27 Jul 2015 59,489 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,082 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 54,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2013 54,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front reg plate cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,073 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 39,272 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,272 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 30,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 21,897 miles

advise on stonechip on windscreen remaining swept area

offside front tyre wearing on shoulder treads slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2009 21,897 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise on stonechip on windscreen remaining swept area

offside front tyre wearing on shoulder treads slightly

strong advise on offside rear tyre worn too 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 16 Jan 2008 14,007 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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LS55 FXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FXL, 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 LS55 FXL registered?

LS55 FXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 December 2005.

Is LS55 FXL safe to buy?

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