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SL05 YAH

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,633 mi
Last recorded62,633 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 YAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 62,633 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2025 61,634 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 61,256 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 60,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 60,267 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 59,794 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 59,186 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 58,699 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 57,594 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 57,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 54,008 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 50,840 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 50,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,861 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 47,861 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 45,866 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 45,866 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,507 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 44,507 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 42,604 miles

srs light on

Pass 10 Mar 2012 40,813 miles

srs warning light on

Pass 3 Mar 2011 36,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

srs warning light on

Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,648 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 29,942 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,016 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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SL05 YAH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL05 YAH, 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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SL05 YAH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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