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Y8 PLR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,398 mi
Last recorded72,398 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 PLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 72,398 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 68,889 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 68,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2022 68,347 miles

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

Wipers leaving slight lines.

Pass 28 Dec 2021 66,389 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2021 66,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 65,279 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 65,215 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2020 64,939 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 64,538 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 59,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/f tyre cuts on outer sidewall

Fail 9 Sep 2014 59,524 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/f tyre cuts on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,997 miles

rear exhaust bracket badly corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2013 53,997 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust bracket badly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2012 49,569 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,844 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn and scored

Fail 19 Aug 2011 42,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn and scored

both front tyre outer sidewalls scrubbed

both front tyre treads scrubbing on edges

deep cut to offside front tyre side wall -not to cord

Pass 15 Jul 2010 36,636 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,695 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 30,693 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 30,616 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

offside rear tyre has puncture and also offside rear tyre has deep cuts but not to the cords

Pass 8 Aug 2008 23,545 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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Y8 PLR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y8 PLR, 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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Y8 PLR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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