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YB05 UXL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

59,886 mi
Last recorded59,886 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 UXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 59,886 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases NEAR THE REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2025 59,878 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 55,263 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 55,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 51,329 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 48,027 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 48,027 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 47,568 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 46,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 46,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

tyre pressure monitoring system has a fault

Pass 26 Aug 2020 45,504 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 43,737 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 43,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 41,852 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 41,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 40,175 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 40,175 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 37,339 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 34,188 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 31,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

hand brake rubber missing

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres outer side wall small chunck of rubber out of side wall .

Pass 1 Aug 2013 28,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,140 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 26,140 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 24,190 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 24,190 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 22,687 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 20,925 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 18,965 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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YB05 UXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YB05 UXL, 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 YB05 UXL registered?

YB05 UXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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