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AD05 YGV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,656 mi
Last recorded57,656 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 YGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 57,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 54,750 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 54,746 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Reversing light out

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 50,410 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 46,491 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing/starting to drop outer tread

Nearside Rear tyre starting to drop outer tread

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake lag - 25%

Offside mirror discolouring

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 43,520 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 40,828 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,991 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 38,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 36,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,062 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2018 34,062 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,195 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear lower arm joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak slight ()

minor chips in windscreen

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 29,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres wearing edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,795 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear edges all tyres

Pass 28 Mar 2014 24,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 24,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2011 17,997 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre starting to perish in tread

Pass 1 Apr 2011 17,997 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to perish in tread

Pass 29 Mar 2010 15,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres are start too spilt

Pass 30 Mar 2009 12,767 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 9,409 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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AD05 YGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 75,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD05 YGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD05 YGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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