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MW05 YGA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

89,665 mi
Last recorded89,665 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 YGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 89,665 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 87,253 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 83,681 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 79,332 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2022 74,976 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 74,771 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 68,747 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 64,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 64,246 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,551 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 61,157 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn to tread markers 2mm

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Nov 2014 56,442 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,631 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres worn close to tread markers 2-3mm

Pass 28 Nov 2012 46,908 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 44,074 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,281 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,448 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

offside front inner washer jet not working

passenger airbag off

Pass 6 Nov 2007 29,239 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,229 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MW05 YGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MW05 YGA, 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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MW05 YGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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