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GX05 YTG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,115 mi
Last recorded82,115 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 YTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 82,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 82,099 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 76,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 76,429 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 72,094 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 66,134 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 64,477 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 64,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 60,639 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 59,741 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 58,373 miles

nail nsr tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens misted up and starting to effect Beam Image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hand Brake slightly weak

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens misted and starting to effect Beam Image (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 57,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens misted up and starting to effect Beam Image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hand Brake slightly weak

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens misted and starting to effect Beam Image (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 55,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,159 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 52,210 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,876 miles

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

all four tyres perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,564 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,016 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,508 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 39,541 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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GX05 YTG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GX05 YTG, 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 GX05 YTG registered?

GX05 YTG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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