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EY55 SYF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

43,519 mi
Last recorded43,519 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 SYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 43,519 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit, slightly out of shape and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 42,857 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 41,033 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 39,700 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 39,698 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 39,377 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 39,377 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working and lenses broken (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 38,494 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 35,545 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 32,349 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 31,601 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 30,563 miles

n/s/r tyre on wear bars

Pass 22 Nov 2014 29,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 23 Nov 2013 26,540 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 24,351 miles

both rear tyres on wear bars

some corroion front disc inner faces

Pass 12 Nov 2011 22,730 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 20,671 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 17,535 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 13,074 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 SYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SYF, 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 SYF registered?

EY55 SYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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