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EY05 BYJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

38,064 mi
Last recorded38,064 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 BYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 38,064 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 38,028 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 37,895 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 37,853 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 37,781 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 37,665 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 37,609 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 37,272 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 36,835 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 34,802 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 34,207 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear one of two (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wall damage

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 14 Apr 2016 29,959 miles

nearside side repeater/mirror housing slightly damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2015 25,521 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2015 25,521 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 23,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2013 22,032 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 22,015 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 20,596 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 31 Mar 2011 18,813 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm in centre of tread

offside rear tyre 3mm in centre of tread

Pass 18 Mar 2010 16,477 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 14,448 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 14,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 12,424 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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EY05 BYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EY05 BYJ, 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 EY05 BYJ registered?

EY05 BYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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The MOT history for EY05 BYJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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