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YC05 LEJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,844 mi
Last recorded141,844 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 LEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 141,844 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 134,935 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 129,125 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 129,121 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D rubber worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed hankook 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed hankook 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working 5 watt bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 21 watt bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 115,594 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 115,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 108,424 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 100,407 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 93,997 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 93,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 83,847 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 83,845 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 75,124 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 75,123 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 66,235 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 57,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,412 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,364 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,806 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,996 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,066 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 27,066 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise front geometry check

Pass 30 Jul 2008 20,676 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge

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 LEJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LEJ, 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 YC05 LEJ registered?

YC05 LEJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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