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DA05 YXY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,413 mi
Last recorded152,413 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 YXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 152,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 147,201 miles

advise under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2021 147,170 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2020 141,316 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 136,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

plastic under tray fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2019 136,646 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

plastic under tray fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2018 130,509 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 128,073 miles

Central Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 123,583 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 115,504 miles

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

eml on

Fail 22 Feb 2016 115,474 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

eml on

Pass 17 Dec 2014 86,416 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 86,412 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 82,295 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 82,294 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,042 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 73,948 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 66,187 miles

Slight noise from rear wheels brake pads etc not visable without removeing components.Brakes working ok in brake tester.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 59,231 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

advise mid exhaust mountain deteriorated but at this time its still adequately supported.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,967 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 44,704 miles

chip in the windscreen

front discs worn

front tyres wearing on the edges

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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DA05 YXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DA05 YXY, 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 DA05 YXY registered?

DA05 YXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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