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GY05 MWG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,009 mi
Last recorded133,009 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 MWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 133,009 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 110,780 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 109,631 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 25 Jul 2022 106,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 103,607 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 101,772 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 98,229 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 98,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2255016 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 94,535 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front headlamps slightly perished

rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 21 Jun 2017 89,631 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,321 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2015 63,679 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 63,672 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 48,777 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 48,777 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 33,452 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 28,578 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 24,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,701 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 16,874 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 16,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 13,850 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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GY05 MWG 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 81.8%.

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 GY05 MWG, 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 GY05 MWG registered?

GY05 MWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is GY05 MWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 MWG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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