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SJ55 YPC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

50,520 mi
Last recorded50,520 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 YPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 50,520 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing and has damage on sidewall

rear number plate loose

Fail 27 Oct 2025 50,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perishing and has damage on sidewall

coolent bottle empty

rear number plate loose

Pass 17 Oct 2024 46,453 miles

Offside Front Lower rear suspension arm inner bush poor condition

both rear tyres perishing

headlamp aims poor

rear number plate loose

Fail 17 Oct 2024 46,453 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower rear suspension arm inner bush poor condition

both rear tyres perishing

headlamp aims poor

rear number plate loose

Pass 31 Oct 2023 43,472 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 42,108 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 42,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 40,140 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front are wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 40,139 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front are wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 39,043 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

front inner brake pads appear low

nearside front brake disc is pitted

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges and outer side wall is perishing

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 4 Nov 2019 37,690 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2018 33,606 miles

Headlamp lenses tarnished.

Offside rear tyre sidewall scuffed.

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 33,604 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lenses tarnished.

Offside rear tyre sidewall scuffed.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 32,366 miles

Full length floor tray fitted

Head lamps tarnished, beam image blurred

Over sills fitted

Rear tyres wearing unevenly and close to limit

Fail 25 Oct 2017 32,366 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Off side and near side rear (1.4.A.2f)

Full length floor tray fitted

Head lamps tarnished, beam image blurred

Over sills fitted

Rear tyres wearing unevenly and close to limit

Pass 19 Oct 2016 29,942 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 29,942 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 27,773 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2014
Fail 27 Oct 2014 24,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 21,720 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 18,855 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 18,804 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 15,485 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Fail 18 Oct 2010 12,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 12,760 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 9,962 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 7,479 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 7,477 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 YPC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 SJ55 YPC, 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 YPC registered?

SJ55 YPC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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