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DE05 YOK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,982 mi
Last recorded105,982 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 YOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 105,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 104,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 104,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 102,188 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 100,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 99,516 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 98,281 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 98,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 97,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 97,253 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 95,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 94,533 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 93,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced frosted lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 91,758 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 86,913 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on edge

Offside front tyre bald on edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 86,912 miles

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

Nearside front tyre bald on edge

Offside front tyre bald on edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,490 miles

Both front camber arm bushes splitting

Both front castor arm bushes splitting

Fail 13 Jun 2014 70,490 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front camber arm bushes splitting

Both front castor arm bushes splitting

Pass 21 May 2013 53,568 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 53,460 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 52,356 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 48,364 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)

Pass 13 May 2009 40,075 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 30,057 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 30,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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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DE05 YOK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DE05 YOK, 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 DE05 YOK registered?

DE05 YOK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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