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EY55 MYJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,674 mi
Last recorded125,674 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 MYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 125,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2026 125,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 121,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 116,839 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 116,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 116,207 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 112,926 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 109,051 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 106,255 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 100,079 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 89,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 85,059 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 85,059 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 79,190 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 72,363 miles

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Pass 6 Sep 2014 65,605 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,075 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 53,200 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,011 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,091 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,657 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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EY55 MYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EY55 MYJ, 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 EY55 MYJ registered?

EY55 MYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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