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Y222 SLB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

112,924 mi
Last recorded112,924 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY222 SLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 112,924 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear diff oily

engine oily

Pass 20 Feb 2025 110,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine oily

headlights tarnished

Pass 14 Feb 2024 106,888 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 102,911 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 102,911 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 98,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2021 95,032 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 92,276 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 86,019 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 84,679 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 81,018 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 79,071 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 70,029 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 70,010 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly cracking in tread

Pass 8 Apr 2014 62,043 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,116 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 152,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 119,107 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 85,686 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,827 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 17,422 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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Y222 SLB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y222 SLB, 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 Y222 SLB registered?

Y222 SLB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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