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Y300 THE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

65,036 mi
Last recorded65,036 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY300 THE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 65,036 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 63,161 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (casings corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Front steering arms corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion starting on steel suspension componets

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 28 Feb 2025 63,161 miles

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

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (casings corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Front steering arms corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion starting on steel suspension componets

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 27 Mar 2024 62,499 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Front + Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crack/cuts but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic covers fitted on rear suspension arms restricting full inspection

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear All steel suspension parts corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded X 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shocks corroded x 2

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All O/S/R + N/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 61,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear of wheel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion starting on steel chassis/suspension components

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2022 60,580 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn uneven on inside of tread but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in wax-oil/under seal/grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 Also plastic covers fitted restricting full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear x 2 Shocks corroded

Rubber on hand brake lever missing

Pass 8 Mar 2021 59,732 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion starting on ll steel suspension components

exhaust starting to corrode at silencer joints rear

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2020 72,438 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2019 56,904 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded ( security )

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion starting on suspension parts

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2018 55,649 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

general all over suspension corrosion starting

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,769 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,438 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 45,983 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 45,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,306 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 37,461 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 35,176 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,273 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,924 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,045 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,394 miles

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

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

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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Y300 THE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver 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 Y300 THE, 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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Y300 THE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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