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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

T55 LMJMOT history

T55 LMJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 9 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 142,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2026
Mileage
142,117 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 LMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 LMJ was last recorded at 142,117 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 1,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,732 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,385 miles
Average per year
4,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,117 miles
  • 2024 – 140,732 miles
  • 2023 – 139,519 miles
  • 2022 – 135,498 miles
  • 2021 – 131,745 miles
  • 2020 – 129,221 miles
  • 2019 – 126,562 miles
  • 2018 – 123,279 miles
  • 2017 – 121,235 miles
  • 2016 – 115,504 miles
  • 2015 – 111,514 miles
  • 2014 – 107,231 miles
  • 2013 – 102,768 miles
  • 2012 – 97,853 miles
  • 2011 – 93,851 miles
  • 2010 – 89,849 miles
  • 2009 – 83,942 miles
  • 2008 – 76,125 miles
  • 2007 – 65,712 miles
  • 2006 – 53,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,117 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle sits very low on rear causing underside of vehicle to ground out at full suspension compression

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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Brake pedal rubber worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside front brake disc corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,117 miles (+1,385)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    142,117 miles
    Test number
    685039390263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle sits very low on rear causing underside of vehicle to ground out at full suspension compression

  2. Pass140,732 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,732 miles
    Test number
    513613944112
    • AdvisoryBody mounted exhaust heat shield loose/rattling
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak at expansion tank - advise attention
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on both edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear,nearside rear and nearside front jacking point pads missing
    • AdvisoryVarious corroded brake pipes
    • AdvisoryWiper operation poor

  3. Fail140,713 miles (+1,194)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,713 miles
    Test number
    887085087768
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBody mounted exhaust heat shield loose/rattling
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak at expansion tank - advise attention
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on both edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear,nearside rear and nearside front jacking point pads missing
    • AdvisoryVarious corroded brake pipes
    • AdvisoryWiper operation poor

  4. Pass139,519 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,519 miles
    Test number
    624162479849
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted

  5. Fail139,513 miles (+4,015)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,513 miles
    Test number
    483082046074
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted

  6. Pass135,498 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    135,498 miles
    Test number
    932880235640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail135,498 miles (+3,753)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,498 miles
    Test number
    891357946507
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass131,745 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,745 miles
    Test number
    671467238073
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses and beam images poor
    • AdvisoryImbalance between rear brakes
    • AdvisoryNearside front and both rear jacking point pads missing
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light condensated
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet poor
    • AdvisoryOil seepage

  9. Fail131,726 miles (+2,505)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,726 miles
    Test number
    810128445740
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses and beam images poor
    • AdvisoryImbalance between rear brakes
    • AdvisoryNearside front and both rear jacking point pads missing
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light condensated
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet poor
    • AdvisoryOil seepage

  10. Pass129,221 miles (+2,659)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    129,221 miles
    Test number
    577179031790
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses and beam images poor
    • AdvisoryNearside front and both rear jacking point pads missing
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light inoperative
    • AdvisoryRear number plate poor

  11. Pass126,562 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    126,562 miles
    Test number
    654687264800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail126,545 miles (+3,266)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,545 miles
    Test number
    734927386870
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

  13. Pass123,279 miles (+24)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    123,279 miles
    Test number
    737987117550
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed & affecting image but not significantly (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed & affecting image but not significantly (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifference of 2" in ride height front to rear - further investigation req'd to low rear ride height (poss weak coils etc)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn smooth/devoid of tread on inner shoulder SIZE: 225/45R17W
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn smooth/devoid of tread on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured close to limit - advise replace bulb asap (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Fail123,255 miles (+2,020)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,255 miles
    Test number
    745464727167
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed & affecting image but not significantly (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed & affecting image but not significantly (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifference of 2" in ride height front to rear - further investigation req'd to low rear ride height (poss weak coils etc)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn smooth/devoid of tread on inner shoulder SIZE: 225/45R17W
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn smooth/devoid of tread on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  15. Pass121,235 miles (+33)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    121,235 miles
    Test number
    636183303669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOsr nsr drive shaft gaiters split

  16. Fail121,202 miles (+5,698)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,202 miles
    Test number
    637426052122
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOsr nsr drive shaft gaiters split

  17. Pass115,504 miles (+3,990)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    115,504 miles
    Test number
    423783656291
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to inner & outer wheel arches
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox

  18. Pass111,514 miles (+4,283)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    111,514 miles
    Test number
    787786205257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear arches slight corrosion

  19. Pass107,231 miles (+4,463)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    107,231 miles
    Test number
    979544214241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear inner sills

  20. Pass102,768 miles (+4,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    102,768 miles
    Test number
    115335513218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass97,853 miles (+4,002)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    97,853 miles
    Test number
    199997012225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight cororrosion in both rear wheel archs

  22. Pass93,851 miles (+4,002)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    93,851 miles
    Test number
    379181701281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass89,849 miles (+5,907)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    89,849 miles
    Test number
    511301710223
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass83,942 miles (+7,817)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    83,942 miles
    Test number
    701623019265
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated
    • NoteWindscreen lightly scratched

  25. Pass76,125 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    76,125 miles
    Test number
    443673708271
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear discs worn
    • NoteWindscreen scratched

  26. Fail76,125 miles (+10,413)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,125 miles
    Test number
    982601808297
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear discs worn
    • NoteWindscreen scratched

  27. Pass65,712 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    65,712 miles
    Test number
    694708907233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront discs showing heavy wear and rear discs worn
    • NotePlay in rack,both track rods mountings
    • NoteWindscreen scratched

  28. Fail65,712 miles (+12,672)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,712 miles
    Test number
    354732907437
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront discs showing heavy wear and rear discs showing some wear
    • NoteSlight play in rack.Both track rod mountings
    • NoteWindscreen scratched

  29. Pass53,040 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    53,040 miles
    Test number
    813006916217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Fail53,036 miles2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,036 miles
    Test number
    680676416280
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T55 LMJ

Does T55 LMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 LMJ expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 LMJ?
The MOT on T55 LMJ expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 LMJ done?
T55 LMJ was recorded at 142,117 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 4,655 miles a year.
Has T55 LMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 LMJ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 LMJ 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 T55 LMJ find?
T55 LMJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside rear coil spring worn; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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