Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz CLK

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 XLNMOT history

LS55 XLN is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.

LS55 XLN black Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Clk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2025
Mileage
131,824 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,499 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LS55 XLN in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 XLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS55 XLN was last recorded at 131,824 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 9,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,697 miles · 3 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
9,127 miles
Average per year
5,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,824 miles
  • 2024 – 122,697 miles
  • 2023 – 116,806 miles
  • 2022 – 110,611 miles
  • 2021 – 102,715 miles
  • 2020 – 96,358 miles
  • 2019 – 92,382 miles
  • 2018 – 87,508 miles
  • 2017 – 83,270 miles
  • 2015 – 78,013 miles
  • 2014 – 67,282 miles
  • 2013 – 62,254 miles
  • 2012 – 57,536 miles
  • 2011 – 52,553 miles
  • 2010 – 48,035 miles
  • 2009 – 43,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,824 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,824 miles (+9,127)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,824 miles
    Test number
    794003569591
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass122,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    122,697 miles
    Test number
    610534926031
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Fail122,697 miles (+5,891)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,697 miles
    Test number
    998141569282
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
  4. Pass116,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,806 miles
    Test number
    167266614003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail116,806 miles (+6,195)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,806 miles
    Test number
    661225975300
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass110,611 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,611 miles
    Test number
    695880971841
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail110,611 miles (+7,896)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,611 miles
    Test number
    344240541584
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass102,715 miles (+6,357)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,715 miles
    Test number
    183939804821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,358 miles (+3,976)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,358 miles
    Test number
    524755290449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,382 miles (+4,874)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,382 miles
    Test number
    580898162470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,508 miles (+4,238)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    87,508 miles
    Test number
    675967836807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,270 miles (+5,257)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,270 miles
    Test number
    804512758996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,013 miles (+4,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,013 miles
    Test number
    400598889975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass73,061 miles (+5,779)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,061 miles
    Test number
    487610615059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass67,282 miles (+5,028)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,282 miles
    Test number
    415315024005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,254 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,254 miles
    Test number
    837451713069
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass62,254 miles (+4,718)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,254 miles
    Test number
    877411513007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,536 miles (+4,983)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,536 miles
    Test number
    846648122056
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is starting to wear on the outer edge.
  19. Pass52,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,553 miles
    Test number
    879284811066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,553 miles (+4,518)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,553 miles
    Test number
    885104511076
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  21. Pass48,035 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,035 miles
    Test number
    922453020003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,465 miles
    Test number
    244172519023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 XLN

Does LS55 XLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 XLN expired on 8 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 XLN?
The MOT on LS55 XLN expired on 8 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 XLN done?
LS55 XLN was recorded at 131,824 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 5,499 miles a year.
Has LS55 XLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 XLN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 XLN 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 LS55 XLN find?
LS55 XLN failed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear shock absorbers has negligible damping effect; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 4 more.

Browse all LS55X registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.