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LY05 JHU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,220 mi
Last recorded66,220 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 JHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 66,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre crackes in tread pattern

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracks in tread pattern

Pass 31 Oct 2024 64,769 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 64,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 63,476 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 61,037 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 59,316 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 59,316 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 58,011 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 55,917 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 53,647 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 50,987 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 48,694 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 43,782 miles

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

osf worm on edge

Fail 26 Sep 2014 39,347 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,347 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 34,625 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,619 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,088 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)

front tyres wearing on innere edge

multiple cuts nearside rear tyre not showing cord

Fail 7 Sep 2011 27,086 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)

front tyres wearing on innere edge

multiple cuts nearside rear tyre not showing cord

Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,357 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 23,356 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 Sep 2009 20,179 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 14,217 miles

cut nearside rear tyre not to cords

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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LY05 JHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LY05 JHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY05 JHU registered?

LY05 JHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is LY05 JHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 JHU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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