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LS55 WMG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,846 mi
Last recorded155,846 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 WMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 155,846 miles

corrosion built up along the underside of the vehicle and connected suspension components along the rear axle.

Fail 6 Nov 2025 155,844 miles

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

corrosion built up along the underside of the vehicle and connected suspension components along the rear axle.

Pass 7 Nov 2024 150,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear have some corrosion at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 150,873 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way around (5.2.3 (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear have some corrosion at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 145,063 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 135,397 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 120,552 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside + Offside *Rear arm * (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Nov 2020 108,961 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 96,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 85,992 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and Offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2017 78,726 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,119 miles

both folding door mirrors not working

near side door mirror does not adjust

Fail 21 Apr 2016 73,119 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both folding door mirrors not working

near side door mirror does not adjust

Pass 21 Mar 2015 63,812 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 63,812 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 59,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,898 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 53,022 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 53,022 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 44,377 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,055 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 31,584 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,737 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 25,376 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 WMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 LS55 WMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS55 WMG registered?

LS55 WMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 December 2005.

Is LS55 WMG safe to buy?

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