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YC05 ZZD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,506 mi
Last recorded59,506 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 59,506 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 58,414 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 58,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2023 57,073 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 56,739 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 56,033 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 56,031 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 55,489 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 54,105 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,213 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 49,789 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 48,698 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 45,853 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 42,995 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 42,995 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 40,076 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 32,467 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Transmission oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 25,592 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2009 17,884 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 17,766 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 10,144 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 9,939 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

eye level brake light cracked

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 ZZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 ZZD, 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 ZZD registered?

YC05 ZZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for YC05 ZZD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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