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L33 DYD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,938 mi
Last recorded108,938 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 DYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 108,938 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 108,862 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached steering arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2025 101,804 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 96,415 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

Fail 3 May 2024 96,415 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 89,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 89,330 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Emissions Not Tested (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 84,843 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 75,674 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 75,672 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 69,955 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 62,434 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 54,101 miles

Rear both tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 29 Dec 2016 45,709 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 41,008 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 37,897 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 16 Dec 2013 35,102 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 33,085 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 33,085 miles

Offside Rear 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 7 Jul 2011 28,116 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 28,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 25,022 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 15,410 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 14,130 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 11,705 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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L33 DYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L33 DYD, 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 L33 DYD registered?

L33 DYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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