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YC05 KOX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,088 mi
Last recorded94,088 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 KOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 94,088 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near side front off side front. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Inner Near side rear off side rear sill corrosion.

Rear Rear suspension components corroded.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Apr 2025 93,836 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 93,819 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 93,274 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 89,605 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 84,338 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 80,895 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 80,412 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 78,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 75,918 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,128 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 60,944 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 60,937 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 59,424 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,430 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 56,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 53,481 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 48,855 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,213 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,411 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,988 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,626 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2008 33,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YC05 KOX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC05 KOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC05 KOX registered?

YC05 KOX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is YC05 KOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 KOX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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