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KR55 YYK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,863 mi
Last recorded197,863 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 YYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 197,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n.s & o.s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n.s & o.s (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n.s & o.s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s & o.s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2026 197,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n.s & o.s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n.s & o.s (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n.s & o.s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s & o.s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2026 192,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N.S & O.S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N.S & O.S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake requirements just met

Pass 20 Jan 2025 180,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 174,335 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 168,297 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 162,140 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable play in tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 155,942 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 150,962 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 143,030 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 143,030 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 134,089 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 123,653 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 113,175 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 113,175 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 102,445 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 102,445 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 91,507 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 91,507 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 77,067 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 64,961 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,469 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,845 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 25,828 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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KR55 YYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KR55 YYK, 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 KR55 YYK registered?

KR55 YYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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