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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

LM55 BTFMOT history

LM55 BTF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 182,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

LM55 BTF black Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
182,578 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 BTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 BTF was last recorded at 182,578 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 5,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,422 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,156 miles
Average per year
8,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,578 miles
  • 2025 – 177,422 miles
  • 2024 – 171,288 miles
  • 2023 – 164,032 miles
  • 2022 – 158,515 miles
  • 2021 – 151,186 miles
  • 2020 – 142,693 miles
  • 2019 – 135,062 miles
  • 2018 – 127,158 miles
  • 2017 – 117,648 miles
  • 2016 – 115,434 miles
  • 2015 – 109,657 miles
  • 2014 – 102,758 miles
  • 2013 – 91,392 miles
  • 2012 – 78,632 miles
  • 2011 – 66,481 miles
  • 2010 – 58,686 miles
  • 2009 – 48,585 miles
  • 2008 – 38,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,578 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody surface and general corrosion
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted at time of test

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,578 miles (+5,156)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    182,578 miles
    Test number
    305353988923
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface and general corrosion
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted at time of test

  2. Pass177,422 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    177,422 miles
    Test number
    522085758697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail177,422 miles (+6,134)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,422 miles
    Test number
    689635218220
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass171,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    171,288 miles
    Test number
    313720092898
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail171,287 miles (+7,255)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,287 miles
    Test number
    884088503794
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass164,032 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    164,032 miles
    Test number
    882949899015
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail164,031 miles (+5,516)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,031 miles
    Test number
    622374927815
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,515 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    158,515 miles
    Test number
    430267256209
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail158,515 miles (+7,329)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,515 miles
    Test number
    362726284626
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass151,186 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    151,186 miles
    Test number
    537157251392
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail151,185 miles (+8,492)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,185 miles
    Test number
    829465566128
    • MajorExhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass142,693 miles (+7,631)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    142,693 miles
    Test number
    757409796842
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play maximum limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lens slightly misty

  13. Pass135,062 miles (+7,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    135,062 miles
    Test number
    846792621380
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass127,158 miles (+9,510)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    127,158 miles
    Test number
    291386046982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass117,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    117,648 miles
    Test number
    980567447888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,648 miles (+2,214)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,648 miles
    Test number
    396753783043
    • FailureCentral Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Support brackets broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass115,434 miles (+5,777)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    115,434 miles
    Test number
    803134494264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,657 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    109,657 miles
    Test number
    858120173793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail109,657 miles (+6,899)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,657 miles
    Test number
    109742567359
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass102,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,758 miles
    Test number
    395121824333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail102,757 miles (+11,365)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,757 miles
    Test number
    369891724331
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass91,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    91,392 miles
    Test number
    106235913356
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail91,392 miles (+12,760)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,392 miles
    Test number
    567105213358
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass78,632 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,632 miles
    Test number
    805751322306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Fail78,632 miles (+12,151)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,632 miles
    Test number
    409011522486
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass66,481 miles (+7,795)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    66,481 miles
    Test number
    279612031399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s front exhaust mounting bolt not secured

  27. Pass58,686 miles (+10,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,686 miles
    Test number
    840174740386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass48,585 miles (+10,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    48,585 miles
    Test number
    640391349348
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  29. Pass38,105 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,105 miles
    Test number
    961136938318
    • NoteO/s rear position lamp is bright

Questions about LM55 BTF

Does LM55 BTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM55 BTF is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM55 BTF?
The MOT on LM55 BTF is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM55 BTF done?
LM55 BTF was recorded at 182,578 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 8,161 miles a year.
Has LM55 BTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 BTF has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LM55 BTF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM55 BTF find?
LM55 BTF passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front fluid leak, but not excessive; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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