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BN05 YJW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

47,490 mi
Last recorded47,490 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 47,490 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 47,474 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 47,453 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 47,373 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 47,343 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 47,164 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 44,875 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 41,006 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 41,006 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 40,600 miles

exhaust hanger corroded off

Fail 27 Feb 2018 40,595 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 27 Feb 2017 39,928 miles

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

centre/rear exhaust support bracket corroded through and broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,332 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 35,709 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 34,082 miles

front pads low

Fail 26 Feb 2014 34,082 miles

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

front pads low

Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,108 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Mar 2012 30,543 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 29,548 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,548 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,014 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 22,381 miles

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

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

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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BN05 YJW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BN05 YJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 YJW registered?

BN05 YJW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BN05 YJW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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