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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2.3L Diesel · LM55 BYD

LM55 BYD

2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK (2.3L, diesel). First registered 18 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 123,797 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
Year / Origin
2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 23 Jun 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
123,797 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 23 Jun 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
2295cc
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LM55 BYD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
  • 123,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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LM55 BYD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Clk (LM55 BYD) between June 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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LM55 BYD Mileage History

  1. 16/06/2023113,865 mi
  2. 23/06/2023113,874 mi+9 mi
  3. 17/06/2024118,691 mi+4,817 mi
  4. 24/06/2024118,750 mi+59 mi
  5. 19/06/2025123,797 mi+5,047 mi

Average of roughly 4,943 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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