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MC05 YKJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,418 mi
Last recorded88,418 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 YKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 88,418 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 88,418 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 87,914 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 86,695 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 84,154 miles

engine under trays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2022 84,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

engine under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2021 83,127 miles

Nearside 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))

engine under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2020 82,473 miles

engine under cover fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2020 82,473 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine under cover fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2019 81,851 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 29 Nov 2018 80,713 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 3 Nov 2017 80,299 miles

engine management light on

engine under covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,004 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 30 Nov 2015 74,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

UNDER SIDE ENGINE COVER

Pass 2 Dec 2014 71,399 miles

N/S/F FOG DAMAGE.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 63,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 2 Dec 2013 63,691 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 55,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SRS LIGHT ON.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,270 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 34,824 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,220 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 28,474 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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MC05 YKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MC05 YKJ, 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 MC05 YKJ registered?

MC05 YKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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