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LS55 XJZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

177,040 mi
Last recorded177,040 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 XJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 177,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

underbody undersealed

Pass 18 Jun 2025 175,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

underbody undersealed

Pass 19 Dec 2023 172,405 miles

brake pipes all undersealed

Pass 1 Apr 2022 169,706 miles

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

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

front to rear

Pass 29 Oct 2020 163,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 163,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 160,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 160,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 155,348 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 149,660 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 149,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 123,213 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 123,177 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 120,490 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 116,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight brake bind on rears

Pass 22 Mar 2013 109,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013 109,767 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/R brake binding slightly (parking brake?)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 97,696 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 97,557 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 83,906 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 26 Mar 2010 70,651 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,250 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,300 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 XJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XJZ, 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 XJZ registered?

LS55 XJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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