CarVerify

Free Car Check

GY05 GUC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,161 mi
Last recorded128,161 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 GUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 128,161 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 128,161 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 128,020 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 127,775 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 127,402 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 127,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 122,561 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 115,117 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 114,037 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 112,653 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 110,651 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 108,100 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 102,092 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2016 102,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside mirror cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2015 98,428 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 95,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front bodywork damage

the nearside front tyre is cut on the outer side wall

Fail 28 Feb 2014 95,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front bodywork damage

the nearside front tyre is cut on the outer side wall

Pass 16 Jan 2013 87,970 miles

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

N/S front tyre cut in outer side wall

SRS light on

Fail 16 Jan 2013 87,970 miles

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

N/S front tyre cut in outer side wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

SRS light on

Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,584 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 80,584 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

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

srs air bag light on

Fail 22 Dec 2010 75,332 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2010 75,332 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,022 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 48,497 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GY05 GUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GY05 GUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GY05 GUC?

You can check the full history of GY05 GUC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GY05 GUC registered?

GY05 GUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is GY05 GUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 GUC shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY05 GUC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GY05 GUC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.