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LX55 OFT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

63,406 mi
Last recorded63,406 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 OFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 63,406 miles

Undertrays fitted along both sides at time of test, not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Fail 13 Feb 2026 63,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertrays fitted along both sides at time of test, not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 5 Mar 2025 62,652 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 62,652 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 62,415 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 60,171 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 56,886 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2021 55,834 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2021 55,834 miles

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

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 54,882 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,036 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,120 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 53,115 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,049 miles

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

both front tyre treads are wearing on the outer edges

Pass 3 Mar 2016 52,874 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 52,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 52,437 miles

both front tyre treads are wearing on the very outer edges

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2014 52,392 miles

both front tyre treads wearing on the outer edges

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,315 miles

both front tyre treads are wearing on the tread outer edges

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,216 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 52,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,045 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,781 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2009 512,855 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 51,285 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OFT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 LX55 OFT, 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 LX55 OFT registered?

LX55 OFT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is LX55 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX55 OFT shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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