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FY55 YWC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,322 mi
Last recorded112,322 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 112,322 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 112,322 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 108,321 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 102,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 102,852 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 96,894 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 96,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 95,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 93,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 91,161 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 89,092 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 89,090 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 87,881 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 85,778 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 101,579 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 79,618 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 79,617 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 78,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,362 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 62,507 miles

N/S/R road wheel make slight rough noise when rotated.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slight wear.

rear brake discs cracks start to appear.

Pass 7 Jan 2012 62,507 miles

N/S/R road wheel make slight rough noise when rotated.

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

front brake discs slight wear.

rear brake discs cracks start to appear.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 42,063 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges and slightly cracking outer walls

both rear tyres slight cut outer walls

Pass 16 Jan 2010 26,940 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 10 Oct 2008 14,192 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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FY55 YWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY55 YWC, 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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FY55 YWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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