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GY05 MXM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

65,341 mi
Last recorded65,341 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 MXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 65,341 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025 64,799 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 63,387 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 63,385 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 62,129 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 62,115 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 60,019 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 57,228 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 57,197 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 53,706 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 53,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 49,624 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 46,911 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 41,749 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 37,407 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 31,972 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 27,010 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,444 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 17,299 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,774 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 14,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 14,526 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 10,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 10,900 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 8,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 8,071 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 MXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MXM, 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 MXM registered?

GY05 MXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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The MOT history for GY05 MXM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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