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SJ55 YON

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,758 mi
Last recorded39,758 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 YON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 39,758 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front back plates corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2025 39,757 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front back plates corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 39,499 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner (5.2.3 (e))

both front backplates corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 38,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both front backplates corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 37,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 36,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear heatshield insecure

both front backplates corroded

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Nov 2020 34,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front backplates corroded

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 29 Nov 2019 33,314 miles

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 27 Nov 2019 33,254 miles

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

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Nov 2018 32,024 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 30,766 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 29,513 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 28,936 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 28,749 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 28,013 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 28,013 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 25,990 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 24,626 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 24,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 20,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,227 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,861 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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SJ55 YON 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 SJ55 YON, 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 SJ55 YON registered?

SJ55 YON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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