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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,295 cc

LM55 BYDMOT history

LM55 BYD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 18 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2025.

LM55 BYD black Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2026
Mileage
123,797 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 BYD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 BYD was last recorded at 123,797 miles on 19 Jun 2025, 5,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,750 miles · 24 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
5,047 miles
Average per year
5,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,797 miles
  • 2024 – 118,750 miles
  • 2023 – 113,874 miles
  • 2022 – 108,787 miles
  • 2021 – 103,486 miles
  • 2020 – 98,548 miles
  • 2019 – 96,877 miles
  • 2018 – 88,817 miles
  • 2017 – 84,941 miles
  • 2016 – 78,803 miles
  • 2015 – 72,913 miles
  • 2014 – 68,432 miles
  • 2013 – 63,504 miles
  • 2012 – 58,160 miles
  • 2011 – 45,038 miles
  • 2010 – 39,062 miles
  • 2009 – 33,275 miles
  • 2008 – 26,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,797 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily coated in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion, heavily coated in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,797 miles (+5,047)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    123,797 miles
    Test number
    945773073917
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass118,750 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    118,750 miles
    Test number
    147234357657
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail118,691 miles (+4,817)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,691 miles
    Test number
    651018878749
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass113,874 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    113,874 miles
    Test number
    258858420884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily coated in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion, heavily coated in underseal
  5. Fail113,865 miles (+320)12 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,865 miles
    Test number
    238964375955
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main center (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main center (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily coated in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion, heavily coated in underseal
  6. Fail113,545 miles (+4,758)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,545 miles
    Test number
    803943893599
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front of engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot handle requires attention
  7. Pass108,787 miles (+5,301)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    108,787 miles
    Test number
    283898681663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,486 miles (+4,938)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    103,486 miles
    Test number
    489623961516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass98,548 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    98,548 miles
    Test number
    548366568034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,877 miles (+8,060)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,877 miles
    Test number
    398294682197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,817 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    88,817 miles
    Test number
    308909908006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,941 miles (+6,138)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    84,941 miles
    Test number
    975260741638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,803 miles (+5,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,803 miles
    Test number
    463468117729
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass72,913 miles (+4,481)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,913 miles
    Test number
    697035620345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,432 miles (+4,928)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    68,432 miles
    Test number
    618033324307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,504 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    63,504 miles
    Test number
    248134023362
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail63,504 miles (+5,344)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,504 miles
    Test number
    857094123306
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass58,160 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    58,160 miles
    Test number
    879766332360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,077 miles (+13,039)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,077 miles
    Test number
    515541632318
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  20. Pass45,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    45,038 miles
    Test number
    446027021394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,038 miles (+5,976)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,038 miles
    Test number
    229766521389
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  22. Pass39,062 miles (+5,787)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,062 miles
    Test number
    693967920342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,275 miles (+7,088)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,275 miles
    Test number
    530935239375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,187 miles
    Test number
    160833848300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM55 BYD

Does LM55 BYD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM55 BYD expired on 23 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM55 BYD?
The MOT on LM55 BYD expired on 23 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM55 BYD done?
LM55 BYD was recorded at 123,797 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2025, an average of 5,906 miles a year.
Has LM55 BYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 BYD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LM55 BYD 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 BYD find?
LM55 BYD passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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