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FV05 YNR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

118,935 mi
Last recorded118,935 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 YNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 118,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 118,929 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 116,068 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 113,930 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 112,005 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 111,019 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 110,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Immediate renewal recommended. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 108,440 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 108,010 miles

Rear flexi brakes hoses perished

ball joint dust covers perished

front and rear number plates deteriorated

oil leak on engine under tray

Pass 10 Apr 2018 107,021 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 105,617 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 105,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 104,236 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on both edges

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2016 104,236 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre worn low on both edges

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 102,179 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2014 99,537 miles

o/s/f tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

Fail 16 Jan 2014 99,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

Fail 6 Feb 2013 92,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 92,272 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 82,232 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 82,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Jul 2011 79,392 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 79,392 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 64,253 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 64,253 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 19,436 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 19,435 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 51,270 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 38,840 miles

offside front wheel has slight play

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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FV05 YNR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FV05 YNR, 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 FV05 YNR registered?

FV05 YNR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is FV05 YNR safe to buy?

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