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GF05 FYM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

60,782 mi
Last recorded60,782 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 FYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 60,782 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 58,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 57,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 54,265 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 51,280 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting getting weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 51,280 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting getting weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 47,493 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 43,116 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 42,446 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 42,406 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged flat spot on inner side (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front indicator wing mirror side repeater lense cracked & condensated

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount corroded/noisy

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged flat spot on inner side (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front shock absorber top mount corroded/noisy

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake stationary pin corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear brake caliper corroded

Oil leak slight gearbox mist

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded to the point its slightly seperating from exhaust pipe

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside chassis and components corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2018 42,376 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged flat spot on inner side (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front indicator wing mirror side repeater lense cracked & condensated

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount corroded/noisy

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracking, deep cut on outer sidewall

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged flat spot on inner side (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front shock absorber top mount corroded/noisy

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake stationary pin corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear brake caliper corroded

Oil leak slight gearbox mist

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded to the point its slightly seperating from exhaust pipe

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside chassis and components corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 41,681 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 41,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper 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 15 Mar 2016 40,066 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 38,486 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 33,117 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 32,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs very worn

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,795 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,236 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 19,674 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,577 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 FYM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GF05 FYM, 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 GF05 FYM registered?

GF05 FYM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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