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YD55 VDN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,104 mi
Last recorded125,104 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 VDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 125,104 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 124,988 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 120,194 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 115,982 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 109,895 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 105,449 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 98,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Slight leak exhaust

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 90,770 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 84,964 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 83,975 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mount corroded

Front Windscreen has scratches to Zone A

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,649 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance No white light, No sharp edge. (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 81,608 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance No white light, No sharp edge. (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,581 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 72,976 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 64,281 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 64,249 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 57,921 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,549 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 51,518 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 45,438 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,438 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 39,975 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 31,045 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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YD55 VDN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YD55 VDN, 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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YD55 VDN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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