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Y3 TEJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,266 mi
Last recorded158,266 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 TEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 158,266 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 158,266 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2024 139,531 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides need cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 130,422 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2022 128,146 miles

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

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

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

small chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2021 125,821 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

small chips on windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2020 124,101 miles

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

both headlamps deteriorating

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

small chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Jul 2020 124,101 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both headlamps deteriorating

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

small chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2019 121,581 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres slight wear on outside edges

both rear tyres slight wear on inside edges

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2018 118,858 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2017 116,253 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight corrosion on exhaust

small chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2017 116,253 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight corrosion on exhaust

small chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 113,225 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear on inside edge

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight corrosion on exhaust

Fail 22 Jul 2016 113,225 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear on inside edge

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 24 Jul 2015 110,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 106,253 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 101,620 miles

engine managment light indecates a fault

Fail 29 Mar 2013 101,620 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

engine managment light indecates a fault

Fail 29 Dec 2011 89,969 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 89,969 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 68,388 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 54,089 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 40,617 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 40,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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Y3 TEJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y3 TEJ, 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 Y3 TEJ registered?

Y3 TEJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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