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BT05 YFA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,469 mi
Last recorded41,469 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 YFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 41,469 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 40,213 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 40,203 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 40,203 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 40,096 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 40,012 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 39,917 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 39,816 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 39,812 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 39,712 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 39,150 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,291 miles

This car is a SLK 280 Not CLK 280 as shown. Unfortunately this is an error on the DVSA database.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,955 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 36,951 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 36,575 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

offside wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 8 May 2014 36,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

offside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2013 36,433 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 36,200 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 35,464 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 2 May 2011 35,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake warning light on

Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,039 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 34,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,205 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 27,057 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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BT05 YFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 BT05 YFA, 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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What year was BT05 YFA registered?

BT05 YFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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