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GF05 FYC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,669 mi
Last recorded131,669 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 FYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 131,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working Nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel binding by hand

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arms corroded

Rear Tyre treads stepped

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 126,720 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2025 126,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2025 126,556 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front lower front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front lower rear. (also has play.) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake application slightly uneven.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 122,085 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 118,845 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 118,798 miles

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

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

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 116,129 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 116,125 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on inner bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis corrosion

front lamps deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2021 112,868 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 108,805 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms both sides worn to maximum (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side repeater lens slightly damaged

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also other suspension components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

headlamp lens misted

Fail 29 Jan 2020 108,805 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms both sides worn to maximum (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side repeater lens slightly damaged

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also other suspension components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

headlamp lens misted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 105,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside & nearside inner bushes, front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

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

Nearside side repeater lens slightly damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 103,013 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 99,602 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,396 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,584 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 87,675 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 83,921 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,203 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 68,486 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 62,351 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 55,937 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 47,524 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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GF05 FYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc 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 GF05 FYC, 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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GF05 FYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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