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YF05 VGL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,613 mi
Last recorded109,613 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 VGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 109,613 miles

All underbody covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2024 107,764 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 107,744 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 105,392 miles

Exhaust mounting defective forward rear mount post broken free (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 105,387 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s lenses defect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested n/s and o/s lense defect (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s and o/s deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective forward rear mount post broken free (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 96,085 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 96,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT OF TWO (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 85,844 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,441 miles

N/S HANDBRAKE,VERY POOR EFFORT.

Fail 24 Nov 2020 74,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested INOP. (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

N/S HANDBRAKE,VERY POOR EFFORT.

Pass 3 Jun 2019 67,146 miles

FRONT TYRE WEAR UNEVEN.

Fail 3 Jun 2019 67,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER ARM BALL JOINT BADLY WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment VERY BADLY WORN. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRE WEAR UNEVEN.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 61,188 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 61,128 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 56,660 miles

Nearside REGISTRATION PLATE LIGHT DIM

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint REAR OF TWO (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 50,731 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 46,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2014 39,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2014 39,772 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf and nsr tyres worn close to legal limit

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2013 36,161 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2012 32,515 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,446 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges / slight buldge in outer side wall / starting to crack around tread area

Pass 16 Jun 2010 25,012 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,215 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,021 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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YF05 VGL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YF05 VGL, 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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YF05 VGL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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