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Y100 APM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

163,745 mi
Last recorded163,745 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY100 APM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 163,745 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2026 163,736 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie arm foreward bushes both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2025 156,653 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Apr 2025 156,641 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2024 153,026 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 152,947 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 149,453 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2022 146,263 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 142,470 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 140,080 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 140,078 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 137,154 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 135,151 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S AND N/S DIP LAMPS HAVE POOR/BLURRED BEAM IMAGE DEFINITION. (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 135,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER (2.4.G.2)

rear brake binding PARK BRAKE RELEASE FAULTY (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S AND N/S DIP LAMPS HAVE POOR/BLURRED BEAM IMAGE DEFINITION. (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 131,199 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 125,239 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 125,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 118,436 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 111,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 100,905 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 100,895 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 83,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp washers inoperative

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2011 70,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,447 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,836 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,619 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y100 APM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y100 APM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y100 APM registered?

Y100 APM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is Y100 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y100 APM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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