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EU55 YYR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,015 mi
Last recorded73,015 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 YYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 73,015 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 71,476 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 69,316 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 67,097 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 64,646 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 62,179 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 58,634 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 55,045 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 51,586 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 47,222 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 47,222 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 47,222 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 41,494 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Aug 2015 36,703 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 32,349 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 26,935 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 20,957 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 17,405 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 17,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 13,289 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 9,965 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 6,258 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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EU55 YYR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EU55 YYR, 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

How do I check the history of EU55 YYR?

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What year was EU55 YYR registered?

EU55 YYR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is EU55 YYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 YYR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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