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YB05 UXY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,975 mi
Last recorded59,975 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 UXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 59,975 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 59,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 59,861 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 59,601 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 59,449 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 58,307 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 57,105 miles

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

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

Offside Wing mirror glass discoloured

Pass 7 Aug 2019 53,983 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Central (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Exhaust mounting defective Central (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Wing mirror glass Discoloured

Pass 11 Aug 2018 49,474 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 48,371 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 46,071 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 41,861 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 36,162 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 26,162 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 35,835 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 35,823 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre appears underinflated

Pass 29 Jun 2012 33,240 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 29,776 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 29,775 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 25,182 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 20,673 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 7,472 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 UXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YB05 UXY, 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 UXY registered?

YB05 UXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YB05 UXY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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