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SF05 YCB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

97,355 mi
Last recorded97,355 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 YCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 97,355 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 97,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nearside rear space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 95,297 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 94,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 92,932 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 92,932 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 90,931 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust middle joint corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 90,931 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust middle joint corroded

Pass 9 May 2019 87,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 83,854 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 83,854 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint steel arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear number plate loose

Fail 7 Apr 2016 74,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear steel arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear number plate loose

parking brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,361 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut, no cord or ply exposed

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 70,361 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut, no cord or ply exposed

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 66,039 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,662 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 61,662 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 57,655 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 57,655 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 53,034 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 52,999 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,534 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 28,292 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 22,637 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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SF05 YCB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SF05 YCB, 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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SF05 YCB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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