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LX55 OFP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,706 mi
Last recorded158,706 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 OFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 158,706 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 155,330 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 153,325 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced pattern not visible (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads more so, metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 150,879 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 149,852 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 149,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2021 148,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 146,575 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 145,171 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Nov 2019 145,171 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 142,324 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 139,684 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 132,168 miles

Rear tyres wearing low on tread depth.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 119,850 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 105,687 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 92,095 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,139 miles

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

Offside rear tyre low tread depth.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 66,522 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 50,002 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,179 miles

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)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 40,178 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 8,533 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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LX55 OFP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LX55 OFP, 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 LX55 OFP registered?

LX55 OFP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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