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DF55 YVL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

111,090 mi
Last recorded111,090 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 YVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 111,090 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 108,568 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 103,006 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 103,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has heavy wear on inner edge and that is where there is a deep cut reaching chords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 94,493 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 94,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 88,487 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays

Fail 2 Nov 2021 88,483 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inside rim is cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays

Pass 16 Oct 2020 84,178 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 80,513 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 72,946 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 72,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 70,976 miles

Engine warning light on

REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

Under-trays fitted. unable to check all parts

Pass 7 May 2015 68,823 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,730 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,865 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 55,863 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 47,825 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 47,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,441 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 39,421 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 30,860 miles

suspect frt pads low,n/s/r tyre worn edges

Fail 5 Feb 2010 30,855 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

suspect frt pads low,n/s/r tyre worn edges

Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,250 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 22,250 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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DF55 YVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DF55 YVL, 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 DF55 YVL registered?

DF55 YVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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