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PJ05 YKF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

153,546 mi
Last recorded153,546 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 YKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 153,546 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 148,388 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 148,388 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 142,243 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 142,243 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 136,502 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 136,502 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 131,602 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 127,504 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 122,101 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 117,273 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 104,684 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 95,926 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 95,926 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 88,500 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 88,500 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 81,112 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 81,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 71,765 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2012 71,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2011 57,665 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,829 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,780 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,948 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,028 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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PJ05 YKF 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 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PJ05 YKF, 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 PJ05 YKF registered?

PJ05 YKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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