2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2.1L Diesel · BF55 JLX
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 126,380 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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BF55 JLX Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 126,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF55 JLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Clk (BF55 JLX) between August 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
BF55 JLX Mileage History
- 27/08/200829,292 mi
- 28/08/200940,634 mi+11,342 mi
- 07/09/201049,253 mi+8,619 mi
- 05/09/201158,095 mi+8,842 mi
- 18/09/201267,528 mi+9,433 mi
- 18/09/201375,342 mi+7,814 mi
- 19/09/201484,265 mi+8,923 mi
- 25/09/201484,265 mi
- 18/09/201589,042 mi+4,777 mi
- 19/09/201696,998 mi+7,956 mi
- 19/09/2017102,661 mi+5,663 mi
- 11/09/2018106,323 mi+3,662 mi
- 18/09/2018106,331 mi+8 mi
- 20/09/2019110,066 mi+3,735 mi
- 02/10/2019110,174 mi+108 mi
- 06/10/2020112,579 mi+2,405 mi
- 04/10/2021115,171 mi+2,592 mi
- 03/10/2022117,849 mi+2,678 mi
- 02/10/2023120,036 mi+2,187 mi
- 01/10/2024123,029 mi+2,993 mi
- 07/10/2024123,039 mi+10 mi
- 14/10/2025126,380 mi+3,341 mi
Average of roughly 5,668 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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