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GY55 UGV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

131,612 mi
Last recorded131,612 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 UGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 131,612 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 127,293 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2024 127,293 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 127,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D shape bushes o/s slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear vehicle has been standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear pads starting to wear

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm's front bushes n/s slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 124,679 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 124,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 119,141 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 119,141 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 112,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 100,920 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 96,467 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall starting to split

Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,490 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 94,383 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 94,383 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 92,805 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 92,786 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 90,978 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 90,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 87,989 miles

Rear tyre depth low .Edge worn osf tyre.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 84,098 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 76,142 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 76,142 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 71,864 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 68,163 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 60,450 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 60,450 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 55,440 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 55,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GY55 UGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GY55 UGV, 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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GY55 UGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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